territorial

Example Sentences

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Countries can legally seize vessels in their territorial waters under rules set by the International Maritime Organization, the United Nations maritime regulator.

From The Wall Street Journal

Matters such as territorial questions must be discussed at the leaders’ level,” Zelensky said.

From The Wall Street Journal

There now appears to be far more detail on the territorial issue, although it is clear the Ukrainian side was unable to reach a consensus.

From BBC

“Greenland belongs to the Greenlandic people, and territorial integrity must be respected.”

From Salon

With support from the coalition, the SDF spearheaded the offensive that led to IS's territorial defeat in Syria in 2019, but the jihadists still maintain a presence, particularly in the country's vast desert.

From Barron's