extraterritorial

adjective

ex·​tra·​ter·​ri·​to·​ri·​al ˌek-strə-ˌter-ə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl How to pronounce extraterritorial (audio)
: existing or taking place outside the territorial limits of a jurisdiction

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In effect, Beijing turned against Washington the same extraterritorial tactic Washington had invented to control chips. — Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 Extraterritorial Reach Over the years, the United Kingdom’s failure to prevent corporate criminal laws have been criticized because of their extraterritorial reach. — Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Two more are proposed in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2026 Simply shifting corporate registration offshore does not place a company beyond China's extraterritorial control and regulatory reach if its technology, founders, or research ecosystem remain tied to the mainland. — Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for extraterritorial

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1869, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of extraterritorial was in 1869

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extraterritorial

adjective
ex·​tra·​ter·​ri·​to·​ri·​al ˌek-strə-ˌter-ə-ˈtōr-ē-əl How to pronounce extraterritorial (audio)
: existing or taking place outside the territorial limits of a jurisdiction
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