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 法律翻译Jane,毕业于欧洲顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各类与私募及对冲基金设立有关的法律文件。