zhì
wài
quán

technical

Meaning of 治外法权

治外法权 means extraterritoriality; exemption from local jurisdiction. Pronounced zhì wài fǎ quán.

  • extraterritoriality; exemption from local jurisdiction

Definitions & Examples

Wài
jiāo
guān
zài
zhù
zài
guó
xiǎng
yǒu
zhì
wài
quán
 

Diplomats enjoy extraterritoriality in the host country.

Gēn
guó
 
guó
jiā
yuán
shǒu
xiǎng
yǒu
jué
duì
de
zhì
wài
quán
 

According to international law, heads of state enjoy absolute extraterritoriality.

Gāi
guó
céng
bèi
fàng
duì
jiè
nèi
wài
guó
rén
de
zhì
wài
quán
 

That country was once forced to relinquish extraterritoriality over foreigners within the concessions.