JAMB - English Language (2017 - No. 41)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
This case is within the jurisdiction of the council
This case is within the jurisdiction of the council
record
prohibition
authority
finance
Explication
'Jurisdiction' the italicized word in the question means the official power to make legal decision and judgement while authority, the answer, is synonymous in that it means the power or right to give orders, make decisions