territoriality

Definitions of "territoriality"
  1. Pertains to the status or condition of being a territory, including the powers, restrictions, and rights associated with that status
  2. In the realm of jurisdiction, it pertains to a sovereign state's legal authority to regulate affairs within its territorial boundaries, regardless of minimum contact standards applied when asserting personal jurisdiction over individuals residing outside the state's boundaries
How to use "territoriality" in a sentence
  1. The concept of territoriality is significant in determining the scope of a country's legal authority.
  2. The principle of territoriality limits a state's jurisdiction within its geographical borders.
  3. Her research examined the impacts of territoriality on issues of international law.

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