##  [Jurisdictional Gap](/index.php/jurisdictional-gap) 

  ##  [Jurisdictional Gap](https://social.quantumdictionary.io/jurisdictional-gap-0) 

  

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Definition

A situation in which no legal or administrative authority has a clear, enforceable responsibility over a particular issue, population, or area, resulting in neglected obligations, unregulated activity, or unresolved governance needs.