Dependent Territory
/ˈdɪpəndənt ˈtɛrɪtəri/
Definitions
- (n.) A territory that lacks full political independence or sovereignty and is governed to some extent by another state.
The Falkland Islands are classified as a dependent territory of the United Kingdom.
Forms
- dependent territory
- dependent territories
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Commentary
The term is often used in international law to denote territories under varying degrees of external administrative control, distinct from fully sovereign states.
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