Contentions jurisdiction
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Kinney (1893)
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In English ecclesiastical law. That branch of the jurisdiction of the ecclesiastical courts which is exercised upon adversary or contentious (opposed, litigated) proceedings.
Defined under Jurisdiction in Black's Law Dictionary.
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
In English ecclesiastical law. That branch of the jurisdiction of the ecclesiastical courts which is exercised on mattei-s in controversy, as brought before the court by action, or other judicial process.