extraterritoriality

[ ek-struh-ter-i-tawr-ee-al-i-tee ]

noun

1. immunity from the jurisdiction of a nation, granted to foreign diplomatic officials, foreign warships, etc.
2. the applicability or exercise of a sovereign's laws outside its territory.

extraterritoriality

/ ˌɛkstrəˌtɛrɪˌtɔːrɪˈælɪtɪ /

noun

1. the privilege granted to some aliens, esp diplomats, of being exempt from the jurisdiction of the state in which they reside
2. the right or privilege of a state to exercise authority in certain circumstances beyond the limits of its territory

Word History and Origins

Origin of extraterritoriality¹

First recorded in 1830–40; extra- + territoriality

Example Sentences

In April, even French President and U.S. ally Emmanuel Macron visited the Chinese capital where he proclaimed a "global strategic partnership with China" and urged other countries to become less reliant on the "extraterritoriality of the U.S. dollar."

From Salon

He also said that Europe was at risk of becoming a “vassal” and that the continent should reduce its dependence on the “extraterritoriality of the U.S. dollar” — all Beijing talking points.

From Washington Post

“This case thus represents a valid domestic application of the PLCAA, and the presumption against extraterritoriality does not apply.”

From Seattle Times

“This case thus represents a valid domestic application of the PLCAA, and the presumption against extraterritoriality does not apply.”

From Washington Times

But some U.N. officials were not pleased with what they saw as an intrusion on the United Nations’ extraterritoriality.

From Washington Post