Editorial
Jurisdiction
Definition
The authority of a court to hear and determine a matter. It has three senses: the territory to which a legal system applies, the scope of a court's power, and the choice of forum in a dispute with a foreign element.
In plain English: Which court is allowed to decide your case, and whose law applies to it.
A general definition, not tied to any jurisdiction. Check the meaning in the system that governs your matter before relying on it.