+**Jurisdiction** is the practical authority granted to a legal body or political leader to deal with legal matters and administer [Justice](/wiki/justice) within a defined area or over a specific group of people. It defines the scope of a [Court](/wiki/court)'s power and the limits of [Law](/wiki/law) enforcement.
+## See also
+- [Sovereignty](/wiki/sovereignty)
+- [Legal System](/wiki/legal_system)
+- [Territory](/wiki/territory)
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