Colonization
/ˌkɑːnəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process by which a state establishes control over a territory and its people, often involving settlement and the imposition of laws and governance.
The colonization of the territory led to significant changes in local legal systems.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, colonization often implicates issues of sovereignty, territorial rights, and the applicability of domestic and international law.
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