Extraterritorial (Adjective)
Meaning
Outside territorial limits or jurisdiction; "fishing in extraterritorial waters"; "enjoying exterritorial privileges and rights".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Countries with extraterritorial reach often use military force to assert their power abroad.
- The laws imposed by the nation did not apply in the given situation, as the vessel sailed through extraterritorial waters.
- The diplomat and their family were granted extraterritorial privileges due to their diplomatic status in the foreign country.
- In certain circumstances, nations invoking extraterritorial authority will attempt to extend their domestic laws over other nations.
- Extraterritorial operations of intelligence agencies allow for secrecy in investigating crimes across international borders.