extraterritorial
Of a section of territory: not subject to the laws of the local countryOf a section of territory: not subject to the laws of the local country.
/ˌɛk.stɹəˌtɛ.ɹɪˈtɔː.ɹi.əl/
» It is hard for city and federal officials to take action because embassies have extraterritorial status under international law.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Of a section of territory: not subject to the laws of the local country.
More definitions
- outside territorial limits or jurisdiction
Examples
1 sentencesIt is hard for city and federal officials to take action because embassies have extraterritorial status under international law.
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- outside territorial limits or jurisdiction:exterritorial