exterritorial
[ɪkˌstɛrɪˈtɔːriəl]
adjective
extraterritorial
1. situated or having authority outside the territorial limits of a jurisdiction; not subject to local laws or jurisdiction
The embassy has exterritorial status and is not subject to local laws.
A embaixada tem status extraterritorial e não está sujeita às leis locais.
2. relating to or denoting the extension of a country's laws or authority beyond its boundaries
The country claimed exterritorial rights over its nationals abroad.
O país reivindicava direitos extraterritoriais sobre seus nacionais no exterior.
3. exempt from local jurisdiction; possessing immunity from local legal processes
Diplomatic staff enjoy exterritorial privileges while serving abroad.
O pessoal diplomático desfruta de privilégios extraterritoriais enquanto serve no exterior.
The term is primarily used in formal legal, diplomatic, and international relations contexts in both Brazilian and American English. It frequently appears in discussions of diplomatic immunity, international law, and foreign relations. In Brazil, the concept is important in discussions of Brazilian embassies abroad and the rights of Brazilian diplomats.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →