jurisdictions
A jurisdiction refers to the official power or authority that a legal body has to make decisions and enforce laws within a specific area or over certain types of cases. This can include geographical regions, such as countries, states, or cities, as well as specific areas of law, like criminal or civil matters.
Different jurisdictions can have varying laws and regulations, which means that what is legal in one place may not be legal in another. For example, federal jurisdictions in a country may handle national laws, while state jurisdictions manage local laws and issues.