noun
local jump; local branch
Computing term for a jump or branch within a limited scope, such as within a function or a local code block.
このプログラムでは局所分岐を使ってループを抜けている。
This program uses a local jump to exit the loop.
分岐 is a general term for branching or forking, while 局所分岐 specifically refers to a local jump or branch in computing.
Compound of 局所 (local) and 分岐 (branch, fork). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the term is used in computing contexts.