nadležnost

1. jurisdiction; competence; remit
   To nije u mojoj nadležnosti, obratite se šefu. — That's not within my remit, talk to the boss.
   Slučaj je pod nadležnošću višeg suda. — The case falls under the jurisdiction of the higher court.
2. (in plural) powers; responsibilities
   Nova vlada je proširila nadležnosti ministarstva. — The new government expanded the ministry's powers.

Most often used in the phrases "u nadležnosti" and "pod nadležnošću" + gen.