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extraterritorial

[ek-struh-ter-i-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr-] / ˈɛk strəˌtɛr ɪˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr- /


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Beijing also published 20-point rules targeting “unjustified extraterritorial jurisdiction,” with penalties including asset seizures and entry bans.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 15, 2026

In that memo, Barr claimed that the president has inherent constitutional authority to conduct extraterritorial arrests for violations of U.S. law.

From Slate Jan. 5, 2026

For example, its new regime of export controls for critical minerals, scheduled to take effect Nov. 8, included its first assertion of extraterritorial jurisdiction.

From Barron's Oct. 24, 2025

Yes, but this does not hold extraterritorial jurisdiction.

From BBC Mar. 22, 2024

A commission is to be appointed to investigate the administration of justice with a view to the ultimate extinction of extraterritorial rights now enjoyed by foreigners.

From From Isolation to Leadership, Revised A Review of American Foreign Policy by John Holladay Latane




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