How to Pronounce "jurisdictions"
word
ˌdʒʊɹɪsˈdɪkʃənz
juur-iss-DIK-shunzz
dʒˌɔːɹɪsdˈɪkʃənz
jawr-iss-DIK-shunzz
Definition
Areas or regions where a particular legal authority or court has the power to make decisions and enforce laws. 'Jurisdictions' is the plural, referring to several such areas.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdʒʊɹɪsˈdɪkʃənz
British English
dʒˌɔːɹɪsdˈɪkʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
juur-iss-DIK-shunzz
UK
jawr-iss-DIK-shunzz
Listen in Context
Different countries have different jurisdictions.
Courts in two jurisdictions agreed on the same verdict.
Some laws only apply in certain jurisdictions.
We have to check the laws in all those jurisdictions before starting our project.