state domains
[/steɪt ˈdoʊmeɪnz/]
nounpl: state domains
domínios estaduais
1. Territories, regions, or areas of authority and control that belong to or are under the jurisdiction of a state government
The state domains include all public lands and natural resources managed by the state.
Os domínios estaduais incluem todas as terras públicas e recursos naturais gerenciados pelo estado.
2. In historical or legal contexts, territories owned or claimed by a state as property or sovereign possession
The colonial powers competed for state domains in the New World.
As potências coloniais competiam pelos domínios estaduais no Novo Mundo.
3. Fields or spheres of activity, authority, or responsibility that fall under state governance
Education and public health are important state domains.
Educação e saúde pública são domínios estaduais importantes.
This term is particularly relevant in discussions of federalism, both in Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, 'domínios estaduais' refers to areas controlled by state governments within the federal system. It's commonly used in legal documents, governmental administration, and academic discussions about the distribution of power between federal and state governments.
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