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governmental territory

[/ˌɡʌvərn'mentəl 'terətɔːri/]
nounpl: governmental territories
território governamental
1. A geographic area or region under the jurisdiction and administrative control of a government or state
The governmental territory of the nation extends from the coast to the mountains.
O território governamental da nação se estende da costa até as montanhas.
2. A land area subject to a specific government's laws, authority, and sovereignty
Military bases are established within governmental territory.
Bases militares são estabelecidas dentro do território governamental.
Synonyms
state territorynational territorysovereign territoryadministered territoryjurisdictional area
Antonyms
private territoryinternational watersneutral zonedisputed territory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território governamental
Standard usage in formal administrative contexts
Portugal
território governamental
Common in legal and political discourse
General Brazilian
território sob controle governamental
Alternative phrasing emphasizing government control

Related Idioms & Phrases

within territorial boundaries
under governmental jurisdiction
sovereign territory
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