Apr 14, 2025
Jurisdiction
(n.)
ju-ris-dic-tion
joor-is-dik-shuhn
Definition:
The right or authority to interpret and apply the law to a certain region or group of people.
Example:
Our school is in the Lafayette County jurisdiction.
Libel
(n.)
li-bel
li-bel\
Definition:
A false and malicious written or printed statement.
Example:
The libel written in the school newspaper was quickly removed by the principal.
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