(US, law) The authority of a United States federal court to hear a closely related state law claim against a party already facing a federal claim.

Synonym of forum selection clause

plural of jurisdiction clause

(US, law) The authority that a United States federal court has to hear a cause of action brought under the United States Constitution or federal statutes.

(law) In the law of civil procedure, the ability of a court to hear a case based on the authority granted to the court to hear that particular type of case.

Synonym of forum selection clause

plural of agreement conferring jurisdiction