Venue vs. Jurisdiction — What's the Difference?

The place where something happens, especially an organized event such as a concert, conference, or sports competition

Jurisdiction (from Latin juris 'law' + dictio 'declaration') is the practical authority granted to a legal body to administer justice, as defined by the kind of case, and the location of the issue (its situs). In federations like the United States, areas of jurisdiction apply to local, state, and federal levels.

The scene or setting in which something takes place; a locale

(Law) The right of a court to hear a particular case, based on the scope of its authority over the type of case and the parties to the case.

A place for large gatherings, as a sports stadium.

Authority or control

The court where a lawsuit may or should be tried, usually because the cause of action arose in that locality.

The extent of authority or control

The locality from which a jury may be drawn.

The territorial range of authority or control.

The locality where a crime is committed.

The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.

A theater, auditorium, arena, or other area designated for sporting or entertainment events.

The power or right to exercise authority.

(legal) A neighborhood or near place; the place or county in which anything is alleged to have happened; also, the place where an action is laid, or the district from which a jury comes.

The power or right to perform some action as part of applying the law.

(obsolete) A bout; a hit; a turn.

The authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate.

(sports) A stadium or similar building in which a sporting competition is held.

The limits or territory within which authority may be exercised.

(by extension) The place where something happens.

The legal power, right, or authority of a particular court to hear and determine causes, to try criminals, or to execute justice; judicial authority over a cause or class of causes; as, certain suits or actions, or the cognizance of certain crimes, are within the jurisdiction of a particular court, that is, within the limits of its authority or commission.

A neighborhood or near place; the place or county in which anything is alleged to have happened; also, the place where an action is laid.

The authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate; the right of making or enforcing laws; the power or right of exercising authority.

A bout; a hit; a turn. See Venew.

Sphere of authority; the limits within which any particular power may be exercised, or within which a government or a court has authority.

The scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)

(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law;

In law: the jurisdiction where a trial will be held

In law; the territory within which power can be exercised