jurisdiction

How To Use jurisdiction In A Sentence

• She probably didn't appreciate that the master was without jurisdiction to make that order since her predecessor had obtained it.
•  Thin capitalisation - offshore jurisdictions tend not to impose \ "thin capitalisation\" rules on companies (except for regulated entities such as banks and insurance companies), allowing them to be formed with a purely nominal equity investment. Recently Uploaded Slideshows
• In December 1936 a decree was issued which made all volunteer forces subject to military jurisdiction.
• The companies said they anticipate the new system will be operated under the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
• That's our court, that's within our jurisdiction, within our grasp.
• When appearing in court, all three men refused to cooperate, claiming the government has no jurisdiction.
• Many jurisdictions will look through the trust and tax the settlor or beneficiaries directly.
• Any changes to taxation laws in these jurisdictions are matters for regulators and governments. Times, Sunday Times
• The statutory powers will enable local authorities to seal off areas under their jurisdiction to prevent the disease spreading.
• The district or churches under the jurisdiction of a bishop; a bishopric.