1. An area of land whose ownership or control is disputed between two or more parties, nations, or groups
The disputed border region remains contested territory between the two countries.
A região fronteiriça disputada permanece um território contestado entre os dois países.
2. Land or space that is subject to competing claims or arguments
In academia, this field of study is contested territory with many conflicting theories.
Na academia, este campo de estudo é um território contestado com muitas teorias conflitantes.