original jurisdiction
In common law legal systems, the power of a court to hear a case for the first time,…In common law legal systems, the power of a court to hear a case for the first time, as opposed to appellate jurisdiction.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)In common law legal systems, the power of a court to hear a case for the first time, as opposed to appellate jurisdiction.
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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