1. An area of land whose sovereignty or ownership is contested between two or more parties, nations, or groups
The Golan Heights is a contested territory between Israel and Syria.
Os Montes Golan é um território controvertido entre Israel e Síria.
2. A region where territorial claims overlap and legal jurisdiction is unclear or disputed
The border region became a disputed territory after the treaty was signed.
A região fronteiriça tornou-se um território controvertido após a assinatura do tratado.