Territorial
/tɛˈrɪtəriəl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Relating to the ownership, control, or jurisdiction over a specific geographic area.
The government established territorial boundaries to manage resource rights.
- (adj.) Pertaining to the division and governance of land areas in a legal or administrative context.
Territorial laws vary greatly between countries.
Forms
- territorially
Related terms
Commentary
Use 'territorial' to specify matters linked to geographic or jurisdictional domains, often in governance or legal contexts.
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