English Explanatory Dictionary

extraterritoriality

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˌɛk.stɹəˌtɛ.ɹɪˌtɔː.ɹɪˈæl.ɪ.ti/ /ˌɛk.stɹəˌtɛ.ɹɪˌtɔ.ɹiˈæl.ɪ.ti/

Word forms

extraterritoriality extraterritorialities

Etymology

From extraterritorial + -ity.

Synonyms

diplomatic immunity exterritoriality
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