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officially recognized territory

[/əˈfɪʃəli ˈrɛkəɡnaɪzd ˈtɛrətɔri/]
nounpl: officially recognized territories
território oficialmente reconhecido
1. A geographic area whose political status and borders are formally acknowledged and accepted by international law, governments, or international organizations
The officially recognized territory of the nation includes all lands within its established borders.
O território oficialmente reconhecido da nação inclui todas as terras dentro de suas fronteiras estabelecidas.
2. Land designated and legitimized through diplomatic agreement, treaty, or international consensus
The disputed region became an officially recognized territory after the peace accord.
A região disputada tornou-se um território oficialmente reconhecido após o acordo de paz.
Synonyms
recognized territoryofficial territorylegitimized territorysovereign territoryestablished territory
Antonyms
unrecognized territorydisputed territorycontested territoryunlegitimized territory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território oficialmente reconhecido
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
território oficialmente reconhecido
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

within the bounds of officially recognized territory
claim to officially recognized territory
dispute over officially recognized territory
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