foreign

Definition of "foreign"
  1. Referring to something that comes from or exists outside the authority or control of a particular political entity, such as a state
How to use "foreign" in a sentence
  1. The court dismissed the case because it involved a foreign corporation, and thus it lacked the authority to make a judgment.
  2. The lawyer argued that since the contract was signed in a foreign country, the local court did not have jurisdiction.
  3. The assets were deemed foreign and outside the realm of the state's control, leading to limitations in the legal proceedings.

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