BusinessAugust 10, 2026

multijurisdictional

MUL-ti-joor-is-DIK-shuh-nul

Definition

Relating to, involving, or operating across multiple legal or governmental jurisdictions.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'multus' (many) and 'jurisdictio' (administration of justice/law), combining 'multi-' and 'jurisdictional' to describe cross-border legal reach.

In the news

The term is used to describe the complex nature of the merger, which requires coordination across various regulatory environments and legal frameworks.

LCS & Partners acts for Shin Kong on merger with TS Holdings

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