The authority of a court to hear a case "in the first instance" is called
A)the writ of habeas corpus.
B)new judicial federalism.
C)a misdemeanor.
D)original jurisdiction.
E)a felony.

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The term "original jurisdiction" refers to a court's authority to hear a case for the first time, as opposed to appellate jurisdiction, which involves reviewing a lower court's decision.

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