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joint territory

[/dʒɔɪnt ˈtɛrətɔːri/]
nounpl: joint territories
território conjunto
1. An area of land or region that is jointly governed, administered, or claimed by two or more countries, entities, or parties
The island was designated as joint territory between the two nations to avoid further conflict.
A ilha foi designada como território conjunto entre as duas nações para evitar novos conflitos.
2. A geographical area shared by multiple parties with equal or shared sovereignty and control
The border region was established as joint territory under international agreement.
A região fronteiriça foi estabelecida como território conjunto sob acordo internacional.
Synonyms
shared territorycondominiumjointly governed territoryco-administered area
Antonyms
exclusive territorysovereign territoryindependent territory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território conjunto
Standard usage in diplomatic and governmental contexts
Portugal
território conjunto
Formal usage in legal and international relations documents
General
área de soberania compartilhada
Alternative formal expression emphasizing shared sovereignty

Related Idioms & Phrases

on disputed territory
shared ground
common ground
neutral zone
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