Exclusive Jurisdiction
/ɪkˈskluːsɪv dʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The sole power of a court or tribunal to adjudicate and rule on a particular case to the exclusion of all others.
The federal court has exclusive jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases.
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Exclusive jurisdiction bars other courts from hearing the same case; it is important to specify clearly in statutes or contracts which court possesses this power to avoid conflicts.
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