Task: Instance Description Understanding (ontology: Business_Finance/Financial_Industry_Business_Ontology)

Which of the following definitions best describes the instance 'jurisdiction of Malta'?

A. jurisdiction of the judiciary of Malta, which is based partially on English law and partly on Continental law, that interprets and applies the laws of Malta to ensure equal justice under law, and to provide a mechanism for dispute resolution
B. jurisdiction of the Bishop of Rome, known as the pope, which includes the apostolic episcopal see of the Diocese of Rome with universal ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the worldwide Catholic Church, as well as a sovereign entity of international law, governing the Vatican City
C. jurisdiction of the judiciary of San Marino, including the Council of Twelve, which forms the judicial branch during the period of legislature of the Council
D. jurisdiction of the judiciary of Montenegro, that interprets and applies the laws of Montenegro, and has been working with the European Union over the last several years to increase judicial independence and accountability

Answer: jurisdiction of the judiciary of Malta, which is based partially on English law and partly on Continental law, that interprets and applies the laws of Malta to ensure equal justice under law, and to provide a mechanism for dispute resolution