sudden death jurisdictionglossary / SUDDEN-DEATH JURISDICTION sudden-death jurisdiction. Wills & estates. A jurisdiction in which a will once revoked cannot be revived, and instead must be reexecuted. See REVIVAL(2). 词条贡献者 译员Susanne,知名国际商学院金融专业,专注翻译各种与并购诉讼有关的法律文件。