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:

  1. The embassy is considered extraterritorial and immune from local laws.
  2. The company has extraterritorial operations in several countries.
  3. The treaty provided for extraterritorial rights for foreign citizens.
  4. The extraterritoriality of the military base was recognized by the host nation.
  5. The extraterritoriality clause in the agreement shielded the company from local jurisdiction.
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