Federal Jurisdiction
/ˈfedərəl dʒʊəˈrɪsdɪkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal authority of federal courts and government to hear and decide cases under the U.S. Constitution and federal laws.
The case falls under federal jurisdiction because it involves a question of constitutional law.
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- federal jurisdiction
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Commentary
Federal jurisdiction primarily concerns the scope and limits of federal court authority, distinct from state jurisdiction; clarity in statutory and constitutional grants of jurisdiction is essential for legal accuracy.
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