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JURISDICTIONAL
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Restricted to the geographic area under a particular jurisdiction
Example:
the jurisdictional limits of a state
Classified under:
Similar:
territorial (belonging to the territory of any state or ruler)
Derivation:
jurisdiction (in law; the territory within which power can be exercised)