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   Ter·ri·to·ry

   /ˈterəˌtôrē/

   

   noun

   • 1. an area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state: "both countries accused the other of encroaching on their territory" Similar area of landarearegionenclavecountrystatelanddependencycolonydominionprotectoratefiefpossessionholdingdomaincountydistrictzonesectorquartersoilarchaic:demesne
   • ▪ an area defended by an animal or group of animals against others of the same sex or species: "male blackbirds try to attract as many females to their territory as possible"
   • ▪ an area defended by a team or player in a game or sport.
   • ▪ an area in which one has certain rights or for which one has responsibility with regard to a particular type of activity: "a sales rep for a large territory" Similar domainarea of concern/interest/knowledgeprovincedepartmentfieldpreservespherearenarealmworldinformal:bailiwickturfsphere of operationsareasectionstomping groundhauntspurlieusinformal:turfpatchmanor
   • ▪ land with a specified characteristic: "woodland territory" Similar terrainlandtract of landgroundcountryside
   • 2. (especially in the US, Canada, or Australia) an organized division of a country that is not yet admitted to the full rights of a state.
   • 3. an area of knowledge, activity, or experience: "the contentious territory of clinical standards"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin territorium, from terra ‘land’. The word originally denoted the district surrounding and under the jurisdiction of a town or city, specifically a Roman or provincial city.

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2. www.wordreference.com › definition › territoryterritory - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   territory /ˈtɛrɪtərɪ -trɪ / n ( pl -ries) any tract of land; district. the geographical domain under the jurisdiction of a political unit, esp of a sovereign state. the district for which an agent, etc, is responsible. an area inhabited and defended by an individual animal or a breeding group of animals.

3. www.nationalgeographic.org › encyclopedia › territoryTerritory - National Geographic Society

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   Oct 19, 2023 · Vocabulary. Broadly speaking, for purposes of international law, a territory is a geographical area subject to the sovereignty, control, or jurisdiction of a state or other entity. In addition to land, territory includes adjacent waters and associated airspace.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › territoryTERRITORY Synonyms: 14 Similar Words - Merriam-Webster

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   Definition of territory. as in habitat. the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found that plant's territory extends from Georgia all the way north to Maine. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. habitat. home. range. environment. locality. niche. surroundings. setting. element. neighborhood. environs. milieu. medium. haunt.

5. www.oed.com › dictionary › territory_n2territory, n.² meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English...

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   territory is apparently a variant or alteration of another lexical item; modelled on a French lexical item. Etymons: territory n.1. See etymology. Nearby entries. territorialize, v. a1834–. territorial limits, n. 1739–. territorially, adv. 1781–. Territorial Regiment, n. 1877–. territorial sea, n. 1800–. territorial waters, n. 1841–.

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   View definitions for territory. territory. noun as in domain, region. Compare Synonyms. Synonyms. Strongest matches. area. colony. country. district. enclave. field. land. nation. neighborhood. province. sector. state. street. terrain. zone. Strong matches. belt. block. boundary. commonwealth. dominion. empire. expanse. extent. mandate. quarter.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › territorialTerritorial Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : of or relating to a territory. territorial government. b. : of or relating to or organized chiefly for home defense. c. : of or relating to private property. 2. a. : exhibiting or involving territoriality. territorial birds. b. : of or relating to an assigned or preempted area. territorial commanders. 3. a. : nearby, local. b.

8. docs.oracle.com › en › cloudPrerequisite Tasks for Payroll Setup for Mexico

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   Define Features by Country or Territory. Review and update the selected features for your countries and territories of operation. These settings control the availability of payroll-related features, such as element templates, and address style and address validation rules used in processes and reports. Define Geographies for HCM