jurisdiction

/ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃən/

Syllables ju·ris·dic·tion

Stress ju-ris-DIC-tion

Phonics Breakdown

juris

/ˈdʒʊərɪs/

ur r sound

dic

/dɪk/

short i

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

the official power or authority to make legal decisions

Sound Reference

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juris=/ˈdʒʊərɪs/(jury) + dic=/dɪk/(dictate) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

This court has jurisdiction over the case.