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jurisdiction: in law; the territory within which power can be exercised

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due process collapse: (law) the administration of justice according to established rules and principles; based on the principle that a person cannot be deprived of life or liberty or property without appropriate legal procedures and safeguards

first place collapse

hemisphere collapse: either half of the cerebrum; half of the terrestrial globe; half of a sphere

supervision collapse: management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

hands collapse: (with `in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child; "my fate is in your hands"; "too much power in the president's hands"; "your guests are now in my custody"; "the mother was awarded custody of the children"

clutches collapse

talons collapse

claws collapse

trusteeship collapse: the position of trustee

wardship collapse

first prize collapse

auspices collapse: kindly endorsement and guidance; "the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council"

blue ribbon collapse: an honor or award gained for excellence

lawfulness collapse: the quality of conforming to law

iron hand collapse

helm collapse: a position of leadership; "the President is at the helm of the Ship of State"; steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered

power of attorney collapse: a legal instrument authorizing someone to act as the grantor's agent

kingship collapse: the dignity or rank or position of a king

errand collapse: a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

paramountcy collapse: the state of being paramount; the highest rank or authority

stewardship collapse: the position of steward

ambit collapse

surveillance collapse: close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)

department collapse: a specialized sphere of knowledge; "baking is not my department"; "his work established a new department of literature"; a specialized division of a large organization; "you'll find it in the hardware department"; "she got a job in the historical section of the Treasury"; the territorial and administrative division of some countries (such as France)

tutelage collapse: teaching pupils individually (usually by a tutor hired privately)

championship collapse: a competition at which a champion is chosen; the status of being a champion; "he held the title for two years"

pastorate collapse: pastors collectively

deputation collapse: a group of representatives or delegates

bailiwick collapse: the area over which a bailiff has jurisdiction

legation collapse: the post or office of legate; a permanent diplomatic mission headed by a minister

brevet collapse: a document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (but without higher pay); promote somebody by brevet, in the military

delegation collapse

guardianship collapse: the responsibility of a guardian or keeper; "he left his car in my keeping"

legitimacy collapse: lawfulness by virtue of being authorized or in accordance with law

custody collapse: holding by the police; "the suspect is in custody"

borderland collapse: district consisting of the area on either side of a border or boundary of a country or an area; "the Welsh marches between England and Wales"

consignment collapse: the delivery of goods for sale or disposal

purview collapse

empire collapse: an eating apple that somewhat resembles a McIntosh; used as both an eating and a cooking apple; a group of countries under a single authority; "the British empire"; a monarchy with an emperor as head of state; the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

demesne collapse

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