How to Pronounce "jurisdictional"
word
ˌdʒʊɹəsˈdɪkʃənəɫ
jur-iss-DIK-shun-uhl
dʒˌɔːɹɪsdˈɪkʃənəl
jaw-riss-DIK-shuh-nuhl
Definition
Related to the legal power or authority that a court or government has over a specific area, people, or matters.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdʒʊɹəsˈdɪkʃənəɫ
British English
dʒˌɔːɹɪsdˈɪkʃənəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
jur-iss-DIK-shun-uhl
UK
jaw-riss-DIK-shuh-nuhl
Listen in Context
The court does not have jurisdictional authority in this case.
There is a jurisdictional dispute between the two states.
They are deciding the jurisdictional boundaries of the city.
It turned into a major jurisdictional headache for the police.