Jurisdiction in Tagalog

“Jurisdiction” in Tagalog is translated as “Hurisdiksyon” or “Nasasaklawan”, referring to the official power or authority to make legal decisions and judgments. Understanding this legal term is essential for navigating the Philippine justice system and administrative processes.

[Words] = Jurisdiction

[Definition]:

• Jurisdiction /ˌdʒʊrɪsˈdɪkʃən/
• Noun 1: The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.
• Noun 2: The extent of the power to make legal decisions and judgments.
• Noun 3: A system of law courts; a judicature.

[Synonyms] = Hurisdiksyon, Nasasaklawan, Kapangyarihan, Saklaw ng awtoridad, Saklaw ng kapangyarihan

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The court has jurisdiction over all criminal cases in this region.
• Ex1_PH: Ang hukuman ay may hurisdiksyon sa lahat ng mga kriminal na kaso sa rehiyong ito.
• Ex2_EN: This matter falls outside the jurisdiction of the local government.
• Ex2_PH: Ang bagay na ito ay nahuhulog sa labas ng hurisdiksyon ng lokal na pamahalaan.
• Ex3_EN: The Supreme Court exercises jurisdiction over constitutional questions.
• Ex3_PH: Ang Korte Suprema ay nagsasagawa ng hurisdiksyon sa mga tanong na konstitusyonal.
• Ex4_EN: Federal jurisdiction applies to cases involving interstate commerce.
• Ex4_PH: Ang pederal na hurisdiksyon ay nalalapat sa mga kaso na kinasasangkutan ng interstate commerce.
• Ex5_EN: The administrative agency has jurisdiction to regulate business practices.
• Ex5_PH: Ang ahensyang administratibo ay may hurisdiksyon upang regulahin ang mga gawi sa negosyo.