Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction
/ˌɛklɪˈziæstɪkəl ˌdʒʊrɪsˈdɪkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The authority or power exercised by ecclesiastical courts or church officials to adjudicate matters relating to church laws and discipline.
The bishop asserted ecclesiastical jurisdiction over the dispute concerning clergy misconduct.
Forms
- ecclesiastical jurisdiction
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Commentary
Ecclesiastical jurisdiction specifically concerns legal authority within the church context, separate from civil jurisdiction; clarity in drafting should distinguish between religious and secular powers.
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