Definition of territory

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Territory (n.) A large extent or tract of land; a region; a country; a district.

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Empire :: Empire (n.) The dominion of an emperor; the territory or countries under the jurisdiction and dominion of an emperor (rarely of a king), usually of greater extent than a kingdom, always comprising a variety in the nationality of, or the forms of administration in, constituent and subordinate portions; as, the Austrian empire..
Sassoline :: Sassoline (n.) Native boric acid, found in saline incrustations on the borders of hot springs near Sasso, in the territory of Florence..
Domain :: Domain (n.) The territory over which dominion or authority is exerted; the possessions of a sovereign or commonwealth, or the like. Also used figuratively..
Country :: Country (adv.) A tract of land; a region; the territory of an independent nation; (as distinguished from any other region, and with a personal pronoun) the region of one's birth, permanent residence, or citizenship..
Spyboat :: Spy (n.) A person sent secretly into an enemy's camp, territory, or fortifications, to inspect his works, ascertain his strength, movements, or designs, and to communicate such intelligence to the proper officer..
Marcher :: Marcher (n.) The lord or officer who defended the marches or borders of a territory.
Reign :: Reign (n.) The territory or sphere which is reigned over; kingdom; empire; realm; dominion.
Dependency :: Dependency (n.) A territory remote from the kingdom or state to which it belongs, but subject to its dominion; a colony; as, Great Britain has its dependencies in Asia, Africa, and America..
Seigniory :: Seigniory (n.) The territory over which a lord holds jurisdiction; a manor.
Lordship :: Lordship (n.) Seigniory; domain; the territory over which a lord holds jurisdiction; a manor.
Eparchy :: Eparchy (n.) A province, prefecture, or territory, under the jurisdiction of an eparch or governor; esp., in modern Greece, one of the larger subdivisions of a monarchy or province of the kingdom; in Russia, a diocese or archdiocese..
Dominion :: Dominion (n.) That which is governed; territory over which authority is exercised; the tract, district, or county, considered as subject; as, the dominions of a king. Also used figuratively; as, the dominion of the passions..
Integrity :: Integrity (n.) The state or quality of being entire or complete; wholeness; entireness; unbroken state; as, the integrity of an empire or territory..
Access :: Access (n.) Increase by something added; addition; as, an access of territory. [In this sense accession is more generally used.].
Line :: Line (n.) The exterior limit of a figure, plat, or territory; boundary; contour; outline..
Dukedom :: Dukedom (n.) The territory of a duke.
Archduchy :: Archduchy (n.) The territory of an archduke or archduchess.
Command :: Command (n.) A body of troops, or any naval or military force or post, or the whole territory under the authority or control of a particular officer..
Recede :: Recede (v. i.) To cede back; to grant or yield again to a former possessor; as, to recede conquered territory..
Precinct :: Precinct (n.) A parish or prescribed territory attached to a church, and taxed for its support..
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