Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
/ˌɛkstrətəˌrɪtɔːriəl dʒʊərɪsdɪkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal authority of a state to exercise jurisdiction beyond its territorial boundaries.
The country asserted extraterritorial jurisdiction over crimes committed by its nationals abroad.
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Commentary
Extraterritorial jurisdiction often raises complex issues of international law and state sovereignty, requiring clear statutory or treaty basis.
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