Synonyms of jurisdictions

jurisdictions

noun

plural of jurisdiction

as in governments

lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)

the United States has no jurisdiction over Cuba

Synonyms & Similar Words

• governments
• rules
• administrations
• governances
• regimes
• authorities
• regimens
• dictatorships
• powers
• reigns
• sovereignties
• tyrannies
• leaderships
• regulations
• dominions
• oppressions
• dominations
• managements
• autocracies
• supremacies
• directions
• hegemonies
• commands
• sways
• supervisions
• subjugations
• superintendences
• masteries

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of jurisdictions

Some jurisdictions have implemented paid holidays from work while political campaigns increasingly offer rides to the polls. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

In many jurisdictions, such as Egypt and Mozambique, sovereign debt distress or the risk of it leaves little fiscal room for other government spending. — Jared Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026

Deputies also discovered several suspects had active warrants from other jurisdictions, a total of 13 warrants among the three suspects. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

One limitation of obtaining court orders against counterfeiters is the difficulty of enforcing them in foreign jurisdictions. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Oct. 2026

The day was also a feast in honor of the recipient – typically the prefect of Rome, who supervised the city’s jurisdictions and police. — Joëlle Rollo-Koster, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026

All told, regulators in 68 jurisdictions worldwide cleared the merger with minimal pushback. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026

Illinois, Missouri, and Wyoming do not have statewide online mail-ballot trackers, although tracking may be available in some local jurisdictions. — Time Staff, Time, 3 Oct. 2026

Charlotte is among dozens of jurisdictions across the state that have passed moratoriums. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026