original jurisdictionglossary / original jurisdiction A court’s power to hear and decide a matter before any other court can review the matter. Cf. appellate jurisdiction. [Cases: Courts 118–158.1, 206; Federal Courts 3.1. C.J.S. Courts §§ 3, 23–31, 33–35.] 词条贡献者 法律翻译Howard,在一家顶尖的美国律师事务所担任专职法律翻译,专注翻译各类与信托与财产规划有关的法律文件。