EXTERRITORIAL

exterritorial, extraterritorial

(adjective) outside territorial limits or jurisdiction; “fishing in extraterritorial waters”; “enjoying exterritorial privileges and rights”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

exterritorial (comparative more exterritorial, superlative most exterritorial)

Beyond the territorial limits; foreign to, or exempt from, the territorial jurisdiction.

Synonyms

• extraterritorial

Source: Wiktionary


Ex*ter`ri*to"ri*al, a. Etym: [Pref. ex.]

Definition: Beyond the territorial limits; foreign to, or exempt from, the territorial jurisdiction.

– Ex*ter`ri*to"ri*al*ly(#),adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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