extraterritoriality — The 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/

Korean meaning: 외교관이 현지 법원과 법률의 관할권에서 면제되는 권리, 치외법권

Korean pronunciation: 익스트러**테**리토리**앨**러티

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.