juridiction

Definitions of juridiction
  1. noun
    in law; the territory within which power can be exercised
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    archevêché
    the territorial jurisdiction of an archbishop
    diocèse, évêché
    the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
    territoire
    range of jurisdiction or influence
    archidiocèse
    the diocese of an archbishop
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    colonie, région, territoire
    a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
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