territorio soberano
[te-rri-TÓ-rio so-be-RA-no]
nounmasculinepl: territorios soberanos
sovereign territory
1. A geographical area under the exclusive political control and jurisdiction of a sovereign state, where the state exercises full authority over all persons and property within its borders
The treaty recognized the island as part of the country's sovereign territory.
O tratado reconheceu a ilha como parte do território soberano do país.
2. Land or waters over which a nation-state has complete control and the right to enforce its laws
Military forces cannot enter another nation's sovereign territory without permission.
As forças militares não podem entrar no território soberano de outra nação sem permissão.
Related Idioms & Phrases
invadir territorio soberano - to invade sovereign territory
respetar la soberania territorial - to respect territorial sovereignty
integridad territorial - territorial integrity
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