Before any court can hear a case, it must have __________ over the persons involved in the case or its subject matter.

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Jurisdiction is the power or authority of a court to hear and make a judgment in a case. Without proper jurisdiction, a court cannot hear a case. Adjudication refers to the process of resolving a dispute or settling a claim. Concurrent jurisdiction refers to a situation where two or more courts have the power to hear a case. Legitimacy refers to the acceptance or recognition of a court's authority to hear and decide a case.

Before Any Court Can Hear a Case, It Must Have