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defined territory

[dɪˈfaɪnd ˈterətɔːri]
nounpl: defined territories
território definido
1. An area of land or space with clearly established and recognized boundaries
The country established a defined territory for the national park.
O país estabeleceu um território definido para o parque nacional.
2. In legal or political contexts, a region with explicit borders and administrative jurisdiction
The treaty recognized the defined territory of each nation.
O tratado reconheceu o território definido de cada nação.
3. In business or marketing, a specific geographical area assigned to a person or company for operations
The sales representative was given a defined territory to manage.
O representante de vendas recebeu um território definido para gerenciar.
Synonyms
designated areabounded regiondemarcated zonejurisdictiondelimited space
Antonyms
undefined territoryundemarcated areaopen regionborderless area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território definido
Standard usage in formal and legal contexts
Portugal
território delimitado
Slightly more formal alternative, also commonly used in legal documents
Brazil - Business
área de atuação definida
Used in commercial and sales contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

within defined boundaries
stake out territory
territorial rights
demarcation line
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