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territorial

[ter-i-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr-] / ˌtɛr ɪˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr- /
ADJECTIVE
regional
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The Revolutionary Guard said early Sunday it had shot down an MQ-1 drone that flew over its territorial waters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

In another statement Monday, Macron said he commended President Trump during a phone call Sunday night for his “commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

"The Dutch side's actions seriously violated China's territorial sovereignty and maritime and air security, seriously breached international law and the basic norms of international relations," the statement said.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

"We hope these discussions will advance lasting peace between the two countries, full recognition of each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and establishing genuine security along their shared border," said state department spokesman Tommy Pigott.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

In contrast, members of most solitary territorial animal species cannot be herded.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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