jurisdiction

noun5

1. •
   The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.

   • The case falls outside the court’s jurisdiction.
2. •
   The power or right to exercise authority.
3. •
   The power or right to perform some action as part of applying the law.

   • Police officers have no jurisdiction in that district.
4. •
   The authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate.

   • Thus fell that glorious Minion of Edward the Second, who for a time appeared liked [sic.] a blazing Comet, and sway'd the jurisdiction of the state of England, and her Confederates. — 1680
5. •
   The limits or territory within which authority may be exercised.

   • The United Kingdom consists of three jurisdictions: England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.