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controlled territory

[/kənˈtroʊld ˈtɛrətɔːri/]
nounpl: controlled territories
território controlado
1. An area of land under the jurisdiction and authority of a specific government, military force, or organization
The troops advanced into controlled territory.
As tropas avançaram para território controlado.
2. In geopolitics, a region administered by a particular power, often disputed or occupied
The West Bank is considered a controlled territory by Israel.
A Cisjordânia é considerada um território controlado por Israel.
Synonyms
occupied territoryadministered territoryjurisdictiondomain
Antonyms
disputed territoryno man's landindependent territory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território controlado
Standard usage in political and military contexts
Portugal
território controlado
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

under control
territorial jurisdiction
sphere of influence
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