extraterritorial
/ˌɛkstrəˌtɛrɪˈtɔriəl/
adjective
- Relating to the legal principle that certain people or activities are not subject to the laws of the country where they are located, but instead to the laws of another country.
- The embassy is considered extraterritorial territory under international law.
- Extraterritorial jurisdiction allows a country to prosecute crimes committed abroad.
- Diplomats enjoy extraterritorial rights in the host country.
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