Exclusive jurisdiction refers to the authority of a particular court or legal system to hear and decide a case to the exclusion of all other courts. This means that only one court has the power to adjudicate a specific type of case, and no other court can interfere or take over the matter. Exclusive jurisdiction is often established by law or legal agreements to ensure that certain cases are handled by specialized courts or in specific locations. For example, bankruptcy cases in the United States are typically under the exclusive jurisdiction of federal bankruptcy courts. This concept helps in maintaining legal order and preventing conflicting judgments from different courts.
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