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zona extraterritorial

[ˈzoʊnə ˌɛkstrətəˈtɔriəl]
nounfemininepl: zonas extraterritoriais
zona extraterritorial
1. An area of land under the jurisdiction of a foreign state or international organization, often located within another country's territory
The embassy is located in an extraterritorial zone exempt from local laws.
A embaixada está localizada em uma zona extraterritorial isenta das leis locais.
2. A region in which the normal laws and regulations of the country do not fully apply, often used for diplomatic or special purposes
International airports often function as extraterritorial zones for customs purposes.
Os aeroportos internacionais frequentemente funcionam como zonas extraterritoriais para fins aduaneiros.
3. A geographic area established by treaty or agreement that operates under special legal status
The free trade zone was designated as an extraterritorial zone for economic purposes.
A zona de livre comércio foi designada como uma zona extraterritorial para fins econômicos.
Synonyms
enclavezona francaterritório internacionalárea com imunidade diplomática
Antonyms
território nacionalzona sob jurisdição localárea territorial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona extraterritorial
Standard usage in diplomatic and legal contexts
Portugal
zona extraterritorial
Common in official and legal documents
General
enclave internacional
Alternative term used interchangeably

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar em zona extraterritorial
gozar de imunidade extraterritorial
designar como extraterritorial
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