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Meaning of extraterritoriality | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2
/ˌɛk.stɹəˌtɛ.ɹɪˌtɔː.ɹɪˈæl.ɪ.ti/

Definitions

  1. Immunity from the local laws of a certain area, especially due to diplomatic negotiation.
    uncountable, usually
  2. A territory or space that is under the power of a certain area but not defined by its norms.
    countable, usually

Equivalents

Examples

“Although both home country and host country extraterritoriality involve the extension of national law over foreign corporations, the two differ sharply in the nature of application.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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