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Barbara,毕业于英国一流的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各类与艺术诉讼有关的法律文件。