Contentious jurisdiction

Definition of Contentious jurisdiction

(Eng. Eccl. Law)

jurisdiction over matters in controversy between parties, in contradistinction to voluntary jurisdiction, or that exercised upon matters not opposed or controverted.

See also: Contentious

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