'jurisdiction' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'jurisdictio,' where 'juris' meant 'law' and 'dictio' meant 'saying.'

'jurisdictio' transformed into the Old French word 'jurisdiction,' and eventually became the modern English word 'jurisdiction' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'the act of declaring the law,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the official power to make legal decisions and judgments.'