Extraterritoriality
//ˌɛk.stɹəˌtɛ.ɹɪˌtɔː.ɹɪˈæl.ɪ.ti// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Immunity from the local laws of a certain area, especially due to diplomatic negotiation. uncountable, usually
"Although both home country and host country extraterritoriality involve the extension of national law over foreign corporations, the two differ sharply in the nature of application."
- 2 A territory or space that is under the power of a certain area but not defined by its norms. countable, usually
Example
More examples"Although both home country and host country extraterritoriality involve the extension of national law over foreign corporations, the two differ sharply in the nature of application."
Etymology
From extraterritorial + -ity.
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