Exterritorial (Adjective)
Meaning
Outside territorial limits or jurisdiction; "fishing in extraterritorial waters"; "enjoying exterritorial privileges and rights".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The diplomats enjoyed extraterritorial privileges and rights in the host country, exempting them from local laws and taxes.
- The company's operations in the foreign country were governed by extraterritorial laws, which provided a favorable business environment.
- The embassy's grounds were considered extraterritorial, and local authorities had no jurisdiction over crimes committed within its walls.
- The treaty granted the foreign military base extraterritorial status, allowing it to operate independently of local laws and regulations.
- Extraterritorial operations by the company were subject to the laws and regulations of its home country rather than the host country.