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dominio territorial

[doh-MIN-ee-oh teh-rih-TOH-ree-ahl]
nounmasculinepl: dominios territoriais
territorial domain
1. The area of land or sea under the control or sovereignty of a state, nation, or ruler
The country's territorial domain extends 200 nautical miles from its coast.
O domínio territorial do país estende-se 200 milhas náuticas a partir da costa.
2. The geographical extent of authority or jurisdiction of a government or administrative entity
The dispute centered on the exact boundaries of each nation's territorial domain.
A disputa centrou-se nos limites exatos do domínio territorial de cada nação.
3. An area of land considered as property or possessions of a political entity
Colonial powers competed for territorial domain in Africa during the 19th century.
As potências coloniais competiam pelo domínio territorial na África durante o século XIX.
Synonyms
domínioterritóriojurisdição territorialsoberania territorialpossessão territorial
Antonyms
zona neutraterra sem dono

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
domínio territorial
Standard usage in legal and political contexts
Portugal
domínio territorial
Standard usage; also used in historical context regarding overseas territories

Related Idioms & Phrases

direito de domínio territorial
águas territoriais
soberania e domínio territorial
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