noun
judicial power; jurisdiction
Refers to the authority of courts to interpret and apply the law, or the scope of that authority. Often used in legal and political contexts.
司法権は裁判所に属する。
Judicial power belongs to the courts.
この事件は日本の司法権の範囲外だ。
This case is outside the jurisdiction of Japanese courts.
行政権 is executive power, the authority to enforce laws, distinct from 司法権 which is the authority to adjudicate legal disputes.
Compound of 司法 (しほう, 'administration of justice') and 権 (けん, 'right, authority'). 司法 is itself a compound of 司 (つかさどる, 'to administer') and 法 (ほう, 'law').