extraterritorial

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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

He said the EU’s online-content law was adopted democratically by the EU and doesn’t have an extraterritorial effect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

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

So did His Majesty when they approached him, and the other Sovereigns when King Mark approached them—because we were informed shortly after my return to the Palace that we are now extraterritorial.

From The Alembic Plot A Terran Empire novel by Wilson, Ann