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Examples
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And there I was informed that Mangu – Can had remoued them out of the iurisdiction of Baatu, for the space of a moneths iourney from Talas Eastward, vnto a certaine village, called Bolac: where they are set to dig gold, and to make armour.
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The very same authority and iurisdiction doe the dukes in like sorte exercise vpon their subiects.
The long and wonderful voyage of Frier Iohn de Plano Carpini 2004
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The king of this Iland hath 7. other crowned kings vnder his iurisdiction.
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And the other part is, vnder their iurisdiction, paying as yet euery yeare vnto them for tribute,
The long and wonderful voyage of Frier Iohn de Plano Carpini 2004
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Of a third Isle of Ireland, that the one halfe thereof became an habitation of deuils, but that the sayd deuils haue no iurisdiction ouer the other halfe, by reason of a Church there built, although, as the whole Isle is without inhabitants, so this part is continually destitute of a Pastor, and of diuine seruice: and that it is so by nature.
The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation 2003
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The very same authority and iurisdiction doe the dukes in like sorte exercise vpon their subiects.
The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation 2003
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Of a third Isle of Ireland, that the one halfe thereof became an habitation of deuils, but that the sayd deuils haue no iurisdiction ouer the other halfe, by reason of a Church there built, although, as the whole Isle is without inhabitants, so this part is continually destitute of a Pastor, and of diuine seruice: and that it is so by nature.
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To all manner of officers, true Iurie men, ministers and subiects, and to all other people as well within this our Realme or elsewhere vnder our obeysance, iurisdiction, and rule, or otherwise vnto whome these our letters shall bee shewed, seene, or read, greeting.
The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation 2003
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Our kingdome, and whatsoeuer is vnder our iurisdiction we doe offer vnto you, and commit the same vnto our highnesse, that all matters may be disposed according to your direction, and that your pleasure may in all things be fulfilled.
The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation 2003
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And forasmuch as the sayd cause will fall vnder your Lordships iurisdiction by reason of your acceptation of all their causes into your patronage and protection: we are so well assured of your honourable inclination to iustice, and your good affection towards our merchants for our sake, that we shall not need to intreat your honourable furtherance either of iustice or expedition in the sayd cause.
The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation 2003
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