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illegally occupied land

[ɪˈliːɡəli ˈɒkjupaɪd lænd]
nounpl: illegally occupied lands
terra ocupada ilegalmente
1. Land that is occupied or inhabited without legal right or authorization; property held in possession contrary to law
The squatters were living on illegally occupied land in the outskirts of the city.
Os invasores estavam vivendo em terra ocupada ilegalmente na periferia da cidade.
2. Territory taken or held without legal claim, often used in geopolitical contexts
International organizations condemned the illegally occupied land as a violation of sovereignty.
Organizações internacionais condenaram a terra ocupada ilegalmente como uma violação da soberania.
NYC Slang
squatter's pad; invaded property
Synonyms
squatted landunlawfully occupied propertyencroached territoryappropriated landusurped territory
Antonyms
legally owned landrightfully possessed propertylawfully occupied territory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terra ocupada ilegalmente
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
terreno ocupado irregularmente
Common in urban contexts referring to favelas
São Paulo
propriedade invadida
Emphasis on invasion of property rights
Portugal
terreno ocupado ilegalmente
Formal legal terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

occupy without title
take possession unlawfully
encroach on someone's property
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