Colony
/ˈkɒl.ə.ni/
Definitions
- (n.) A territory under the political control of a distant sovereign state, often established through settlement or conquest.
The British colony established new legal institutions to govern the territory.
- (n.) A group of people or animals living together in a distinct community recognized by law or custom.
The statute protected the rights of the fishing colony along the coast.
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- colonies
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Commentary
In legal usage, "colony" often denotes a jurisdictional entity distinct from the sovereign state, highlighting issues of sovereignty and governance.
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