power, powerfulness - possession of controlling influence; "the deterrent power of nuclear weapons"; "the power of his love saved her"; "his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade"

jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"

abbacy - the jurisdiction or office of an abbot

archbishopric - the territorial jurisdiction of an archbishop

archdeaconry - the territorial jurisdiction of an archdeacon

bailiwick - the area over which a bailiff has jurisdiction

caliphate - the territorial jurisdiction of a caliph

bishopric, diocese - the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop

district, territorial dominion, territory, dominion - a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

justiciary - the jurisdiction of a justiciar

turf - range of jurisdiction or influence; "a bureaucracy...chiefly concerned with turf...and protecting the retirement system"

parish - the local subdivision of a diocese committed to one pastor

patriarchate - the jurisdiction of a patriarch

venue - in law: the jurisdiction where a trial will be held

viceroyalty - a district or province governed by a viceroy