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chartered territory

[ˈtʃɑːrtərd ˈterətɔːri]
nounpl: chartered territories
território foral
1. A region or area granted special privileges and rights through a charter, typically issued by a sovereign authority, allowing self-governance or specific commercial and legal privileges
The chartered territory was granted autonomy in matters of trade and local administration.
O território foral foi concedido autonomia em questões de comércio e administração local.
2. Historically, a territory placed under the control of a chartered company with delegated governmental and commercial powers
The British East India Company administered several chartered territories in Asia.
A Companhia Britânica das Índias Orientais administrava vários territórios forais na Ásia.
Synonyms
chartered company territoryprivileged territorychartered regionautonomous territorylicensed territory
Antonyms
unchartered territorycrown colonyannexed territory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território foral
Standard Portuguese term used in historical and political contexts
Portugal
território com foral
More formal usage reflecting Portuguese historical tradition of forais

Related Idioms & Phrases

chartered rights and privileges
under charter
territorial charter
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