personal jurisdiction en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) in the law of civil procedure, the ability of a court to hear a case brought against a party stemming from that party's presence, activities, or contacts within a specified set of geographical boundaries, usually the borders of a county, state, or nation.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| personal jurisdictions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |