Subordinate Territory
/səˈbɔːrdɪnət ˈtɛrətɔːri/
Definitions
- (n.) A territorial entity under the authority or control of a sovereign state but not fully integrated as part of it.
The colony was considered a subordinate territory under the empire's jurisdiction.
- (n.) A geographical area governed by another political or administrative unit with limited self-government.
The subordinate territory had local leaders but remained subject to federal law.
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- subordinate territories
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Commentary
Subordinate territories are often distinguished from fully sovereign or integrated territories by their limited autonomy and dependence on a central government.
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