EXTERRITORIALITY. This term is used by French jurists to signify the
immunity of certain persons, who, although in the state, are not amenable to
its laws; foreign sovereigns, ambassadors, ministers plenipotentiary, and
ministers from a foreign power, are of this class. Foelix, Droit Intern.
Prive, liv. 2, tit. 2, c. 2, s. 4. See Ambassador; Conflict of Laws;
Minister.