1. A geographical territory or region over which two or more parties claim sovereignty or ownership, with the claims being contested or unresolved
The Kashmir region remains a disputed area between India and Pakistan.
A região da Caxemira continua sendo uma área disputada entre a Índia e o Paquistão.
2. In legal contexts, a portion of land or property whose rightful ownership or control is contested in court or negotiations
The two countries agreed to establish a buffer zone in the disputed area.
Os dois países concordaram em estabelecer uma zona de amortecimento na área disputada.