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restricted territory

[rɪˈstrɪktɪd ˈterətɔːri]
nounpl: restricted territories
território restrito
1. An area or zone where access, use, or activity is limited by law, regulation, or authority
The military base is a restricted territory where civilians cannot enter.
A base militar é um território restrito onde civis não podem entrar.
2. In business or commerce, an area designated exclusively for a particular company or distributor
The distributor has exclusive rights in this restricted territory.
O distribuidor tem direitos exclusivos neste território restrito.
3. A geographical area where certain activities or behaviors are prohibited
Hunting is forbidden in the restricted territory of the national park.
A caça é proibida no território restrito do parque nacional.
Synonyms
prohibited areaoff-limits zoneexclusive territorycontrolled area
Antonyms
open areapublic territoryunrestricted zone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território restrito
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
zona de restrição
Alternative business/commercial usage
Portugal
território restringido
More formal legal usage in Portuguese Portuguese
General Brazilian
área vedada
Alternative term meaning forbidden/prohibited area

Related Idioms & Phrases

off-limits
no-go zone
keep out
restricted access
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