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regarding a specific region or territory
- The territorial boundaries of the national park are clearly marked on the map.
- She felt a strong sense of territorial pride for her hometown and its traditions.
- The territorial disputes between neighboring countries often lead to diplomatic tensions.
- The territorial waters of the island nation extend for several miles into the ocean.
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(of animals) protective of a specific area, space, or domain, often showing aggression or vigilance toward intruders
- Male lions are highly territorial and guard their pride from outsiders.
- The birds showed territorial behavior around their nesting sites.
- The cat marked the yard with scent as a territorial warning.
- The dog's territorial instincts made it bark at strangers.
- Fish often display territorial aggression in aquariums.
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belonging to or under the jurisdiction of a specific state, ruler, or governing authority
- Territorial waters are regulated by international law.
- The treaty defined the territorial boundaries of the new nation.
- Territorial rights can include control over natural resources.
- Disputes over territorial ownership often lead to legal cases.
- Territorial authority was granted to the governor of the colony.
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