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Multi-word Results
appellate jurisdiction |
the power of a court to review rulings made by a lower court and potentially change the outcomes of a lower court's decision. |
concurrent jurisdiction |
the power of two or more courts to each hear and decide cases related to the same matter or in the same geographic area. |
exclusive jurisdiction |
power granted exclusively to a particular court to apply and interpret laws within a particular geographic area or in relation to certain types of matters. |
limited jurisdiction |
the authority of a court to hear and decide only certain types of cases, such as those regarding bankruptcy, traffic violations, or family disputes. |
original jurisdiction |
the authority of a court to be the first court to hear and decide cases on a particular matter or in a particular geographic area. |
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