Extraterritorially

/ˌɛkstrəˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that is not subject to the laws or jurisdiction of a particular territory.

Etymology

From 'extraterritorial' + '-ly' (forming adverbs). This adverb developed in legal and diplomatic writing to describe actions taken with territorial exemption.

Kelly Says

When diplomats say something happened 'extraterritorially,' they're saying it went down in a way that bypassed normal legal rules—like when you're technically on another country's soil but protected by special agreements.

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