English
Noun
personal jurisdiction

1. law: in the law of civil procedure, the ability of a court to hear a case brought against a party stemming from that party's presence, activities, or contacts within a specified set of geographical boundaries, usually the borders of a county, state, or nation.

See also
minimum contacts
subject matter jurisdiction

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