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Term: General Jurisdiction

Definition:

General jurisdiction refers to a court's authority to hear and decide a wide range of legal cases, including both civil and criminal matters, without any limitations or restrictions on subject matter or monetary value.

Example Sentences:

1. The state supreme court has general jurisdiction over all types of cases within the state.
2. Due to its general jurisdiction, the federal district court can handle both civil and criminal trials.
3. The court's general jurisdiction allows it to hear cases involving large corporations as well as individual citizens.

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