Extraterritorial
(adjective)
Outside the jurisdiction or territory of a particular state or country; not subject to the authority of its laws.
Origin:
Late latin extraterritōrius, from extra- + territōrius territorial.
Examples:
- The embassy is considered extraterritorial and immune from local laws.
- The company has extraterritorial operations in several countries.
- The treaty provided for extraterritorial rights for foreign citizens.
- The extraterritoriality of the military base was recognized by the host nation.
- The extraterritoriality clause in the agreement shielded the company from local jurisdiction.