territorial
territorial
adjective teh-rreh-toh-RYAHL Less Common
Origin: From Latin territorium + -alis.
Usage Note
Territorial is invariable for gender (el control territorial / la disputa territorial). It is common in political and legal contexts (aguas territoriales = territorial waters, integridad territorial = territorial integrity). The noun territorio gives both this adjective and territorialmente (adverb).
Examples
"Hubo un conflicto territorial entre ambos países."
Natural Translation
There was a territorial conflict between both countries.
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