extraterritorial
[/ˌɛkstrətəˈrɪtɔːriəl/]
adjective
extraterritorial
1. situated or having effect outside the territorial limits of a country or jurisdiction
The embassy has extraterritorial status and is not subject to local laws.
A embaixada tem status extraterritorial e não está sujeita às leis locais.
2. not subject to the laws of the territory in which it is situated
Diplomats enjoy extraterritorial privileges while serving abroad.
Diplomatas desfrutam de privilégios extraterritoriais enquanto servem no exterior.
3. extending beyond territorial boundaries; having jurisdiction beyond a nation's borders
The company faced extraterritorial sanctions imposed by foreign governments.
A empresa enfrentou sanções extraterritoriais impostas por governos estrangeiros.
This term is primarily used in diplomatic, legal, and international relations contexts. In Brazil, it frequently appears in discussions about diplomatic immunity and international law. The concept is fundamental to international relations, where certain entities like embassies and their personnel are granted immunity from local jurisdiction.
Related Idioms & Phrases
extraterritorial jurisdiction
extraterritorial immunity
extraterritorial application of law
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