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domestic territory

[/dəˈmɛstɪk ˈtɛrətɔri/]
nounpl: domestic territories
território doméstico
1. The land area within a country's national borders over which it exercises sovereignty and control
The government has authority over all activities within its domestic territory.
O governo tem autoridade sobre todas as atividades dentro do seu território doméstico.
2. In law and politics, the geographical area subject to a state's jurisdiction
Violations of the law within domestic territory are prosecuted by national courts.
Violações da lei dentro do território doméstico são processadas pelos tribunais nacionais.
3. The internal geographical area of a country as distinct from foreign lands
Trade within domestic territory is governed by different rules than international commerce.
O comércio dentro do território doméstico é regido por regras diferentes das do comércio internacional.
Synonyms
national territoryhome territoryinternal territoryhomeland
Antonyms
foreign territoryinternational watersoverseas territory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território doméstico
Standard usage in legal and political contexts
São Paulo
território doméstico
Common in business and administrative contexts
Portugal
território doméstico
Used in formal legal and governmental discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

on domestic soil
within national borders
home turf
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