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unacknowledged territory

[/ˌʌnəkˈnɒlɪdʒd ˈterɪtɔːri/]
nounpl: unacknowledged territories
território não reconhecido
1. An area of land or region whose political status, sovereignty, or existence is not officially recognized or admitted by relevant authorities or international bodies
The disputed region remains unacknowledged territory in international law.
A região disputada permanece como território não reconhecido no direito internacional.
2. Figuratively, an area of knowledge, experience, or concern that is ignored, denied, or not officially addressed
Mental health issues were unacknowledged territory in that organization.
Questões de saúde mental eram território não reconhecido naquela organização.
Synonyms
disputed territorycontested territoryunrecognized territoryde facto territoryunincorporated territory
Antonyms
recognized territoryacknowledged territorysovereign territoryofficially recognized territory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território não reconhecido
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
território não reconhecido
Standard usage in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
terra de ninguém
Figurative alternative meaning 'no man's land'

Related Idioms & Phrases

grey area
no man's land
disputed waters
terra incognita
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