For example The bailiwick of the court covered all of the Home Counties. Show source/s Plain English Campaign Give feedback This page was not useful This page was useful Thank you for your feedback. If you have another few minutes please take the time to tell us about our new Dictionary service. Thank you for your answer, if you can tell us more that would really help Update
Jurisdiction The territory in which a court can operate; the power it has to deal with particular cases; the power it has to issue orders.
Supreme Court The highest court in the UK, the Supreme Court is the final court of appeal for both civil cases in the UK, and for criminal cases in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.