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occupied territory

[ə-ˈkyu̇-ˌpīd ˈter-ə-ˌtȯr-ē]
nounpl: occupied territories
território ocupado
1. A region or area of land that is under the military or political control of a foreign power or invading force
The occupied territory has been under dispute for decades.
O território ocupado tem sido motivo de disputa há décadas.
2. An area seized and held by a conquering state or military force, particularly in the context of conflict or war
International law governs the administration of occupied territories.
O direito internacional rege a administração dos territórios ocupados.
Synonyms
conquered territoryseized territorydisputed territoryterra ocupadaterra conquistada
Antonyms
independent territoryautonomous territoryfree territoryterritório independente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território ocupado
Standard usage in political and legal contexts
Portugal
território ocupado
Standard usage, often used in historical and international relations contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

occupation forces
military occupation
under occupation
liberation of occupied territory
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