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territorial
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adjective
of or relating to a territory
the territorial government of the Virgin Islands
territorial claims made by a country
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adjective
displaying territoriality; defending a territory from intruders
territorial behavior
strongly territorial birds
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adjective
belonging to the territory of any state or ruler
territorial rights
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noun
a territorial military unit
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noun
nonprofessional soldier member of a territorial military unit
dispute
Noun
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A dispute is an argument or disagreement which continues over a period of time. A dispute may escalate into violence, or it may be a long verbal and legal struggle.
The taxi driver and the passenger had a dispute over the fee. (here the word argument might be used instead)
India and Pakistan have a dispute over Kasmir.
dispute
Verb
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To argue against something; to discuss or debate.
He disputed what she said, claiming she was lying
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To fight against; to resist.