extraterritoriality

Definition of "extraterritoriality"
  1. The condition of being free from the enforcement or jurisdiction of local laws or courts
How to use "extraterritoriality" in a sentence
  1. The concept of extraterritoriality allows diplomats to avoid prosecution under local laws.
  2. Due to the state of extraterritoriality, the criminal was not subject to the local jurisdiction.
  3. Extraterritoriality often applies to foreign military bases on a host country’s soil.

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