territorial matter
nounUK /ˌter.ɪˈtɔː.ri.əl ˈmæt.ər/
US /ˌter.əˈtɔːr.i.əl ˈmæt̬.ɚ/
A territorial matter is a problem or topic about who owns or controls a piece of land.
The two countries met to talk about a territorial matter near their shared border.
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2. A subject concerning the area an animal or group defends as its own.
The wolves' territorial matter was settled when the younger pack moved to a new valley.
3. An issue about which part of a country or region has control over a place.
The island became a territorial matter between the two governments.
4. A topic related to the land and waters that belong to a state or nation.
Fishing rights were part of the territorial matter discussed at the meeting.