Jan 19, 2026
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.
Obsequious
(adj.)
ob-se-qui-ous
əb-sē-kwē-əs
Definition:
Extremely compliant or submissive.
Example:
Justin was not fit to be student body president; he was too obsequious and yielded to every suggestion by the supervising teacher.
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