extraterritorial

adjective

ex·​tra·​ter·​ri·​to·​ri·​al ˌek-strə-ˌter-ə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl 

: existing or taking place outside the territorial limits of a jurisdiction

Examples of extraterritorial in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Two more are proposed in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2026

Since 2012, Beijing has added extraterritorial provisions to more than 20 laws. — Mark Jia, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026

This move, seen as an extraterritorial application of law, blurs international trade boundaries and raises concerns among foreign investors. — James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 16 June 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

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for extraterritorial

• ambassadorial
• combinatorial
• conspiratorial
• extracorporeal
• gladiatorial
• gubernatorial
• inquisitorial
• mediatorial
• multifactorial
• prosecutorial
• supratentorial
• arboreal

Legal Definition

extraterritorial

adjective

ex·​tra·​ter·​ri·​to·​ri·​al ˌek-strə-ˌter-ə-ˈtōr-ē-əl 

: existing or taking place outside the territorial limits of a jurisdiction