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Dirt with a flag and feelings, claimed loudly enough that others stop arguing.
means An area of land under the control of a person, animal, government, or organization.
from From Latin territorium, the land around a town — possibly twisted by terrere, to frighten, making it literally the land you scare people away from.
Salesman jargonA region a rep claims and defends like a wolf.
Animal kingdomMany species mark borders with scent, not signage.
Legal limboUS territories lack full statehood and voting power.