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territorial area

[/ˌterɪˈtɔːriəl ˈɛriə/]
nounpl: territorial areas
área territorial
1. A geographic region or zone under the jurisdiction or control of a particular government, organization, or entity
The territorial area of the country extends 200 nautical miles offshore.
A área territorial do país se estende 200 milhas náuticas para o mar.
2. A specific geographic space occupied or claimed by an animal or group as their own
Each wolf pack defends its territorial area from intruders.
Cada alcateia de lobos defende sua área territorial de intrusos.
3. A region or zone designated for a particular purpose or function
The factory's territorial area includes the warehouse and production facilities.
A área territorial da fábrica inclui o armazém e as instalações de produção.
Synonyms
territoryregionzonejurisdictiondomaingeographical areasector

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área territorial
Standard usage in formal and legal contexts
São Paulo
área territorial
Common in business and administrative discourse
Portugal
área territorial
Standard European Portuguese usage, particularly in legal documents

Related Idioms & Phrases

territorial waters
territorial dispute
claim territorial rights
within territorial boundaries
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