English–Spanish
“assume jurisdiction” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/aβoˈkaɾ/
Example
El tribunal superior avocó el asunto.
The superior court assumed jurisdiction over the matter.
How to say “assume jurisdiction” in Spanish
“Assume jurisdiction” in Spanish is avocar.
A higher court calling a case to itself.
Example sentences with avocar
Al final, Marta avocó la coordinación del viaje.
In the end, Marta assumed coordination of the trip.
Tips for using avocar
- It is a formal legal term often found in judgments and news reports, and in casual speech speakers use hacerse cargo or asumir la competencia; English advocate has a different meaning.