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Term: TERRITORY
Definition: Territory refers to a specific area of land that is controlled by a government. It can be a part of a country or a separate area with its own government. Some territories are governed by other countries and do not have representation in the governing country's legislature. The United Nations used to administer some territories for the political, economic, educational, and social advancement of its inhabitants. In the United States, there are territories that are not included within any state but have their own separate legislature.
Territory refers to a specific geographical area that is under the control and jurisdiction of a particular government. It can also refer to a part of the United States that is not included within any state but has a separate legislature.
These examples illustrate how territory can refer to different types of geographical areas that are under the control of a particular government or organization. They also show how territories can have different levels of autonomy and representation within their governing bodies.