extraterritorial
beyond local territorial jurisdiction, as the status of persons resident in a country but not subject to its laws.
pertaining to such persons.
Origin of extraterritorial
1- Also exterritorial.
Other words from extraterritorial
- ex·tra·ter·ri·to·ri·al·ly, adverb
- qua·si-ex·tra·ter·ri·to·ri·al, adjective
- qua·si-ex·tra·ter·ri·to·ri·al·ly, adverb
Words Nearby extraterritorial
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How to use extraterritorial in a sentence
He wants domestic and international leagues to know the FBI intends to be active in this space and hopes the network of extraterritorial laws discourages wrongdoers.
Behind new law, the FBI is getting into anti-doping, but not everyone wants the help | Rick Maese | April 9, 2021 | Washington PostChina will never be rid of this menace till she is rid of these extraterritorial holdings.
The Opium Monopoly | Ellen Newbold La MotteLet us now observe the operation of the extraterritorial policy.
To understand the operation of extraterritorial jurisdiction, let us suppose the principle to be applied to ourselves.
British Dictionary definitions for extraterritorial
exterritorial
/ (ˌɛkstrəˌtɛrɪˈtɔːrɪəl) /
beyond the limits of a country's territory
of, relating to, or possessing extraterritoriality
Derived forms of extraterritorial
- extraterritorially or exterritorially, adverb
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