Which term is best described as meaning "when a group or person has power or legal authority over a topic or area" ? 1.Judicial

2.Customs duties

3.Jurisdiction

Principles

The term which best describes "when a group or person has power or legal authority over a topic or area" is:

3. Jurisdiction.

Explanation:

Jurisdiction refers to the lawful authority given to a person or institution to govern or legislate, exercise authority, or control decisions or judgments.  Such authorities are usually exercisable within a specific geographic area, topic, and/or over certain types of legal cases.  This means that the given authority is not universally blanket.  Instead, it is limited to a particular area, topic, or issue.

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