ter·ri·to·ri·al
ˌter-ə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl 
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
: a member of a territorial military unit
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
And American and Egyptian views have lately converged on the necessity of protecting Sudan’s institutions and preserving its territorial integrity.
—Michael Wahid Hanna, Foreign Affairs, 26 Nov. 2024
David Axe, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The Ukrainian force is a mix of battalions from the army, the separate air assault forces and the territorials.
—David Axe, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
This will likely involve direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and a settlement based on the territorial status quo and guarantees of Ukrainian neutrality.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
And American and Egyptian views have lately converged on the necessity of protecting Sudan’s institutions and preserving its territorial integrity.
—Michael Wahid Hanna, Foreign Affairs, 26 Nov. 2024
Noun
Between them, the army, air assault forces, marine corps, territorials and national guard have formed scores of new brigades, each with up to 2,000 troops and hundreds of vehicles.
—David Axe, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The Ukrainian force is a mix of battalions from the army, the separate air assault forces and the territorials.
—David Axe, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
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“Territorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/territorial. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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