territorial

The area of sea immediately adjacent to the coasts of a state and subject to its territorial jurisdiction.

A disagreement between two or more states over the possession or control of land.

The principle under international law that a state has the right to preserve its boundaries from external threats.

An assertion of a right to control a particular area of land.

A state's absolute power and authority over the people and land within its defined borders.

The line that marks the limits of an area of land.

The process of a country enlarging its territory by acquiring new land.

The military or organized protection of a country's territory against foreign aggression.

Refers to the desire of a country or group to acquire more land or territory.

An increase in the amount of land controlled by a country or group, often through conflict.

The methods by which an animal or group of animals protects its territory from incursions by others of its species.

The state of having control or authority over a specific territory.

The act of taking control of a territory by force.

The act of giving up a part of one's territory to another country or entity.

The size or area of a particular territory.