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concurrent jurisdiction noun[ U ] law specializeduk /kənˌkʌr.ənt dʒʊə.rɪsˈdɪk.ʃən/ us /kənˌkɝː.ənt dʒʊr.ɪsˈdɪk.ʃən/ a situation where two or more different court systems have jurisdiction(= authority) over a legal case: concurrent jurisdiction withIn Arizona, the sheriffs have concurrent jurisdiction with city police. The choice between courts of concurrent jurisdiction must always depend on where and how justice can best be done. The attorney general has concurrent jurisdiction with the local prosecutor, but the local prosecutor must give his consent. For conduct that violates both US military law and the law of the host country, there is concurrent jurisdiction. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Law courts appellate before bench chamber chancery circuit court court courthouse courtroom criminal court Crown Court dock High Court jury box justice kangaroo court nonjudicial the Inns of Court venue witness box |