What is the Spanish word for "jurisdiction"?

Learn how to say "jurisdiction" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

jurisdiction

Spanish

jurisdicción

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Alternative translations of "jurisdiction"

competencia
ámbito
autoridad
jurisdicción territorial

Examples of how to use "jurisdiction" in Spanish

English
This case is outside the court's jurisdiction.
Spanish
Este caso está fuera de la jurisdicción del tribunal.
English
The court has jurisdiction over this case.
Spanish
El tribunal tiene jurisdicción sobre este caso.
English
This law applies only within our jurisdiction.
Spanish
Esta ley solo se aplica dentro de nuestra jurisdicción.
English
Local police do not have jurisdiction here.
Spanish
La policía local no tiene jurisdicción aquí.
English
The dispute falls outside the city jurisdiction.
Spanish
La disputa está fuera de la jurisdicción de la ciudad.

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This case is outside the court's jurisdiction.

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