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Exterritoriality

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

The privileges and immunities of diplomatic representatives during residence in a foreign country.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

The exemption from the operation of the ordinary laws of the state accorded to foreign monarchs temporarily within the state and their retinue, to diplomatic agents and the members of their household, to consuls in non-Christian states, and to foreign men of war in port. 1 Opp. 460-469. See Ambassador; Conflict of Laws; Privilege from Arrest.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

The privilege of those persons (such as foreign ministers) who, though temporarily resident within a state, are not subject to the operation of its laws.