zi6 ngoi6 faat3 kyun4治外法權治外法权
Jyutpingzi6 ngoi6 faat3 kyun4
Yalejih ngoih faat kyùhn
Definition
Extraterritoriality; the right of citizens to be exempt from the jurisdiction of the local law.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in historical contexts regarding colonial history or unequal treaties. It carries a heavy political tone, often implying a loss of sovereignty for the host country. You will rarely hear it outside of history lessons or political discussions.
Examples
The treaty back then clearly stated that foreigners enjoyed extraterritoriality.
Why were people able to enjoy extraterritoriality in Hong Kong back then?
Related words
Common phrases
to enjoy extraterritoriality
to abolish extraterritoriality
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
