foreign state
[ˈfɔrən steɪt]
nounpl: foreign states
estado estrangeiro
1. A sovereign nation or country other than one's own; an independent political entity with its own government recognized under international law
The foreign state signed a bilateral trade agreement with our country.
O estado estrangeiro assinou um acordo comercial bilateral com nosso país.
2. In legal contexts, any jurisdiction or political entity located outside a particular country's borders
Assets held in a foreign state may be subject to different tax regulations.
Bens localizados em um estado estrangeiro podem estar sujeitos a regulações fiscais diferentes.
This term is primarily used in formal, legal, and diplomatic contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It carries weight in international law discussions and government policies regarding relations with other nations. In Brazil, it's commonly encountered in law schools, government ministries, and international business settings.
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