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extraterritorialityThe right of diplomatic representatives to be exempt from the jurisdiction of local courts and laws

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: The right of diplomatic representatives to be exempt from the jurisdiction of local courts and laws

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌekstrəˌterɪˌtɔːriˈæləti/

Example Sentences

  • The spy movie featured a dramatic chase scene ending at the embassy where extraterritoriality saved the hero.
  • International law students often struggle with the complex concept of extraterritoriality.
  • The comedian joked that his messy apartment should have extraterritoriality from his mother's cleaning laws.

extraterritoriality

NOUN

[/ˌekstrəˌterɪˌtɔːriˈæləti/]

The right of diplomatic representatives to be exempt from the jurisdiction of local courts and laws

The right of diplomatic representatives to be exempt from the jurisdiction of local courts and laws
💡 Concept

The right of diplomatic representatives to be exempt from the jurisdiction of local courts and laws

Extraterritoriality protects both nationality and personality!
🎵 Rhyme

Extraterritoriality protects both nationality and personality!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌekstrəˌterɪˌtɔːriˈæləti/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌekstrəˌterɪˌtɔːriˈæləti/

🌳Etymology

Prefixextra--
Rootterritori
Suffix--al-ity

🎵Rhyme

personalitynationalityrationality
personality
nationality
rationality

🔗Collocations

diplomatic extraterritoriality
enjoy extraterritoriality
claim extraterritoriality
extraterritoriality rights
waive extraterritoriality

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The spy movie featured a dramatic chase scene ending at the embassy where extraterritoriality saved the hero.

International law students often struggle with the complex concept of extraterritoriality.

😄 Fun example

The comedian joked that his messy apartment should have extraterritoriality from his mother's cleaning laws.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

diplomatic immunityterritorial immunityjurisdictional exemption

Antonyms

territorial jurisdictionlocal sovereignty

Related

sovereigntyjurisdictiondiplomaticimmunityembassy

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