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established territory

[/ɪˈstæblɪʃt ˈtɛrətɔːri/]
nounpl: established territories
território estabelecido
1. An area of land or region that has been officially recognized, demarcated, or claimed by a person, organization, or nation, often with legal or administrative status
The company maintains an established territory in the Northeast region for its sales operations.
A empresa mantém um território estabelecido na região Nordeste para suas operações de vendas.
2. In animal behavior, an area that an animal or group of animals occupies and defends against intruders
The wolf pack's established territory covers approximately 100 square miles.
O território estabelecido da matilha de lobos abrange aproximadamente 100 milhas quadradas.
3. A geographical area where a particular jurisdiction, authority, or administration has been formally recognized
The treaty defined the established territory of each nation along the border.
O tratado definiu o território estabelecido de cada nação ao longo da fronteira.
Synonyms
demarcated territorydesignated areadefined regionclaimed territoryjurisdiction
Antonyms
disputed territoryunestablished areaneutral zonecontested land

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território estabelecido
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
território demarcado
alternative term commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
território definido
formal administrative usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

stake out territory
mark one's territory
hold one's ground
defend one's turf
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