jurisdiction
/ˌdʒʊɹəsˈdɪkʃən/
the official power to make decisions; sphere of authority
jurisdiction in a sentence
“That's not within my jurisdiction to decide.”
Origin of jurisdiction
Latin jurisdictio administration of justice (from jus law + dictio saying)
Related Words
remit
the task or area of activity officially assigned
scope
the extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with
constraint
a limitation or restriction on what can be done
parameter
a limit or boundary that defines the scope of something
boundary
a line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line
limitation
a restriction or constraint; a shortcoming