Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > J Synonyms of jurisdiction Find synonyms for: Noun 1. legal power, jurisdiction, power, powerfulness usage: (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law; "courts having jurisdiction in this district" 2. jurisdiction, district, territory, territorial dominion, dominion usage: in law; the territory within which power can be exercised WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of jurisdiction (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: truculent Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language