In reference to courts, jurisdiction may be thought of as:

Question

1) the courtroom work group.

2) abuse of discretion.

3) the lawful authority.

4) an expert witness.

Answer 1

In reference to courts, jurisdiction may be thought of as:

3) the lawful authority.

Jurisdiction refers to the legal authority of a court to hear and decide cases. It encompasses both the authority over the subject matter and the authority over the parties involved.