jurisdiction clause

jurisdiction clause.

1. At law, a statement in a pleading that sets forth the court’s jurisdiction to act in the case. — Also termed jurisdictional statement.

2. Equity practice. The part of the bill intended to show that the court has jurisdiction, usu. by an averment that adequate relief is unavailable outside equitable channels.

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资深译员王漾，毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学，专注翻译各种与税收策略及补贴有关的法律文件。