Extraterritorial Application
/ˌɛkstrətəˈrɪtɔːriəl ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal principle or practice of applying a country's laws beyond its territorial boundaries to conduct, persons, or activities outside the country.
The court considered the extraterritorial application of antitrust laws to foreign companies operating overseas.
Forms
- extraterritorial application
- extraterritorial applications
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Commentary
Extraterritorial application often raises complex issues of sovereignty and comity in cross-border legal disputes; drafters should clarify scope and limits explicitly.
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