👉 In legal terminology, "prejurisdiction" refers to a jurisdiction that is not directly involved in or bound by the jurisdiction of another. It typically involves a situation where an individual has brought a claim against a particular defendant who is not physically present within their jurisdiction. For example, if a person claims damages for injuries sustained while traveling in another country, they may have to file suit in the country's domestic courts before bringing their claim to the United States federal court. This can be called "prejur
