1. An area of land or territory whose ownership or control is contested between two or more parties, nations, or groups
The region has been a disputed zone between the two countries for decades.
A região tem sido uma zona de disputa entre os dois países por décadas.
2. A territory where sovereignty or territorial claims are not clearly established or are actively contested
International forces were deployed to the disputed zone to maintain peace.
Forças internacionais foram implantadas na zona de disputa para manter a paz.