Extraterritoriality Definition
ĕkstrə-tĕrĭ-tôrē-ălĭ-tē
noun
The operation of the law of a state or country outside of its physical boundaries.
American Heritage
Freedom from the jurisdiction of the country in which one is living, as in the case of foreign diplomats.
Webster's New World
Jurisdiction of a country over its citizens in foreign lands.
Webster's New World
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