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Extraterritorial

adjective / EKS-truh-teh-rih-TOR-ee-ul / Hard
Meaning

Extending or having legal jurisdiction beyond the boundaries of a territory or country

Origin / Etymology

Latin extra (outside) + territorialis (of a territory)

Synonyms
Transnational Cross-border
Antonyms
Domestic Territorial
Example Sentence
"India has objected to the extraterritorial application of US sanctions under CAATSA, which penalise countries purchasing Russian defence equipment."
🎯 UPSC Usage

Use in GS2 (IR) answers when discussing unilateral sanctions, cross-border jurisdiction, or sovereignty concerns, e.g., 'The extraterritorial reach of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism affects Indian exporters.'

Relevant Subjects
International Relations
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