Extraterritoriality (noun)

1. The condition or quality of being exempt from the jurisdiction or laws of the country in which one is located.
2. The condition or quality of being exempt from the jurisdiction or laws of the country in which one is located, typically granted to foreign diplomats and military bases.

Origin:

From the word "extra" meaning "outside" or "beyond" and "territoriality" meaning "the state of being within a particular territory".

Examples:

1. The embassy enjoyed extraterritoriality, which meant that its staff were not subject to the laws of the host country.
2. The concept of extraterritoriality was applied to the military base, which meant that the soldiers were not subject to the host country's laws.
3. The extraterritoriality status granted to the consulate allowed its staff to carry out their duties without interference.
4. The extraterritoriality agreement between the two countries meant that the diplomats were not subject to the host country's laws.
5. The extraterritoriality clause in the treaty meant that the foreign company was not subject to the host country's taxes.