1. A geographical region or territory that is claimed by two or more parties and is the subject of legal dispute or conflict
The border region became a disputed area after the two countries failed to reach an agreement.
A região fronteiriça tornou-se uma área litigiosa após os dois países falharem em chegar a um acordo.
2. In legal context, a territory whose ownership, jurisdiction, or sovereignty is contested in court or through international law
The international court was called to resolve the status of the disputed area.
O tribunal internacional foi acionado para resolver o status da área litigiosa.