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territory in dispute

[ˈterətɔːri ɪn dɪˈspjuːt]
noun phrasepl: territories in dispute
território em disputa
1. An area of land whose ownership or control is contested by two or more parties, nations, or groups
The border region remains a territory in dispute between the two countries.
A região fronteiriça permanece um território em disputa entre os dois países.
2. A geographical area subject to conflicting claims of sovereignty or jurisdiction
The islands have been a territory in dispute for decades.
As ilhas têm sido um território em disputa há décadas.
Synonyms
contested territorydisputed territorycontested areadisputed landcontested ground
Antonyms
undisputed territorysettled territoryrecognized territory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território em disputa
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
território contestado
Alternative formal usage
Portugal
território em litígio
Formal legal and diplomatic usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

bone of contention
point of contention
área de fricção internacional
zona cinzenta
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