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 译者Virginia,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,擅长翻译各种与私募股权融资相关的法律文件。