Extraterritorial

Definition

Occurring or having effect outside the territorial boundaries of a state or nation. In the context of jurisdiction, extraterritorial refers to a court exercising authority over conduct, persons, or events located beyond its geographic borders. Courts generally have limited extraterritorial reach and must satisfy constitutional and statutory limits on their authority.

Examples

• •Cisco's claims against the foreign Doe defendants involve extraterritorial conduct, raising questions about whether U.S. courts can compel disclosure of foreign nationals engaged in conduct outside U.S. territory

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