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Foreign Jurisdiction

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

The exercise by one government, within the territory of another, of powers acquired by it in any manner whatsoever, whether by treaty, grant, usage, sufferance, or otherwise. A Jurisdiction other than that of the forum.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Any jurisdiction foreign to that of the forum. Also the exercise by a state or nation of jurisdiction bsyond its own territory, the right being acquired by treaty or otherwise.

Defined under Jurisdiction in Black's Law Dictionary.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

Any jurisdiction foreign tothat of the forum. Also the exercise by a state or nation of jurisdiction beyond its own territory, the right being acquired by treaty or otherwise.