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How do you spell Jurisdiction?

Correct spelling

jurisdiction

Remember: JURIS (law) + DICTION (speaking) = jurisdiction - legal speaking authority

Why is jurisdiction spelled this way?

From Latin jurisdictio, administration of justice. JURIS (law) + DICTIO (saying). Jurisdiction is the saying of law — authority defined by where your legal voice carries.

Common misspellings of jurisdiction

jurisditionjuristictionjuresdiction

Example

The federal court had jurisdiction over the interstate commerce dispute.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell jurisdiction?+
The correct spelling is "jurisdiction". Remember: JURIS (law) + DICTION (speaking) = jurisdiction - legal speaking authority
Is it jurisdition or jurisdiction?+
The correct spelling is "jurisdiction", not "jurisdition".

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