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The right, power or authority to interpret and apply the law; territory where authority is exercised (noun)
USA Today Rootonym clue · 12 letters · last seen June 24, 2026
Answer
JURISDICTION
The Root
JURmeans “law, right”
In a sentence: The sheriff has JURISDICTION to detain and, if necessary, arrest alleged criminals.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “The right, power or authority to interpret and apply the law; territory where authority is exercised (noun)” has the answer JURISDICTION (12 letters), built on the root JUR, which means “law, right”. See the full June 24, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.