Jurisdiction

The authority by which judicial officers take cognizance of and decide causes; the power to hear and determine a cause; the right and power which a judicial officer has to enter upon the inquiryA request for a copy of your credit report. An inquiry occurs every time you fill out a credit application.

Jurisdiction

The authority to legislate within a geographically defined area; authority to enact generalCoverage that pertains, for the most part, to claims arising out of the insured's liability for injuries municipal legislation over that particular area.