extraterritoriality noun. [,ɛkstrǝtɛrɪtɔ:rɪ'alɪti] M19.
[from mod. Latin extra territorium outside the territory + -AL¹ + -ITY.]
The freedom accorded to ambassadors etc. from the jurisdiction of the territory in which they reside. Also, the right of or claim to jurisdiction of a country over individuals living abroad or companies operating abroad; the status of people living in a country but not subject to its laws.

■ ,extraterri'torial adjective M19.

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