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Jurisdiction

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What is federal subject matter jurisdiction?

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International Law | Jurisdiction of States explained | Lex Animata by Hesham Elrafei

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Jurisdiction - Legal Studies Terms

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What is original jurisdiction?

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What is JURISDICTION?

Jurisdiction is the practical authority granted to a legal body to administer justice within a defined field of responsibility, e.g., Michigan tax law. In federations like the United States, areas of jurisdiction apply to local, state, and federal levels; e.g. the court has jurisdiction to apply federal law.