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治外法權

简治外法权 · 繁治外法權

Mandarin · pinyin zhì wài fǎ quán

diplomatic immunity
(history) extraterritoriality, the rights (under unequal treaties) of a foreigner to live in China outside Chinese jurisdiction

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治: zhì · govern, regulate, administer
外: wài · out, outside, external; foreign
法: fǎ · law, rule, regulation, statute; France, French
權: Look up this written character
权: quán · power, right, authority

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4–4–3–2 · zhi4 wai4 fa3 quan2

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zi6 ngoi6 faat3 kyun4

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noun

(law) extraterritoriality

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