Jurisdiction

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000131",
  "term": "Jurisdiction",
  "field": "Law",
  "definitions": [
    "The authority of a court or other governmental body to hear and decide a particular type of case or to exercise power over certain persons or property. It defines the scope of a court's power, which can be limited by geography, subject matter, or the parties involved. Federal courts in the United States have jurisdiction over cases involving federal law or diversity of citizenship.",
    "The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a certain type of case. See also “Venue.”"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "Venue"
  ],
  "references": [
    "U.S. Courts Glossary of Legal Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/jurisdiction/"
}