as in government
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
the United States has no jurisdiction over Cuba
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Recent Examples of jurisdiction
Still, the gold has been frozen under London’s jurisdiction, consistent with the UK government’s recognition policy, per reports.
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Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Noem said the state didn't have jurisdiction.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Thousands are expected at a rally demanding accountability from the governor, the mayor, fire officials, the water utility, the city, the state, and California State Parks, in whose jurisdiction the fire began.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
Global tax deal Nearly 150 countries have agreed to a landmark deal to stop large global companies from shifting profits to low-tax jurisdictions and impose a minimum 15% global tax.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
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The federal government pays 90% of the costs of Idaho’s Medicaid expansion, which as of early 2025 provided access to care for about 90,000 lower-income Idaho residents who earn too much to qualify for standard Medicaid but not enough for private insurance discounts.—
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But that’s often in spite of, not because of, government design.—
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While Glaser tones it down on stage, the same rules don’t apply for the red carpet.—
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The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which determined each year's nominees until they were deposed as the deciding committee in 2022 in the wake of a scandal, revised its rules around animation in 2014.—
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The administration has quietly directed diplomats to press allies on restricting inflows, enhancing deportation mechanisms, and ending policies perceived as favoring migrants over citizens.—
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About 58% of the East Arlington campus is in need of repair or replacement to uphold Arlington ISD’s values and expectations, according to an administration report.—
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The mayor’s style of governance isn’t collaboration.—
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Venezuela’s military ranks have grown over the past decade and have become ever more entwined with the country’s economic system and governance.—
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“Jurisdiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jurisdiction. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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