An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

1. The right, power, or authority to administer justice by hearing and determining controversies.
   

2. The extent or range of judicial, law enforcement, or other authority.
   

3. The territory over which authority is exercised (Dictionary.com).

Etymology (EN): M.E., from O.Fr. juridiccion and directly from L. iurisdictionem “administration of justice, jurisdiction,” from ius “right, law,” → just, + dictio “a saying; extent or range of administrative power.”

Etymology (PE): Dâdbaxšâ, from dâd, → justice,

• baxš “division; donor, distributor, divider,” from baxšidan “to divide, distribute, grant,” → division, + -ân suffix of attribution and nuance