territorial conflict

collocation in English

meaningsofterritorialandconflict

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territorial
adjective
uk
/ˌter.ɪˈtɔː.ri.əl/us
/ˌter.əˈtɔːr.i.əl/
relating ...
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conflict
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈkɒn.flɪkt/us
/ˈkɑːn.flɪkt/
an active disagreement between people with opposing opinions ...
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(Definition ofterritorialandconflictfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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During the colonial period, more specifically in the 18th century, this area was in constantterritorialconflict.
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While there are still political instability issues in the region, resolution of theterritorialconflictis helpful.
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Between these territories are neutral areas where cats watch and greet one another without territorial conflicts.
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The lizard ventures to the floor only in search of food, or to engage in territorial conflicts.
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This was done to avoid time-consuming territorial conflicts between local authorities.
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This case is one of the most highly influential precedents dealing with island territorial conflicts.
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This led to territorial conflicts between groups and a decline in social order.
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Over-crowding helps spread out the aggression caused by these territorial conflicts.
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The nesting colonies are very dense with nests close together and territorial conflicts common.
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The purpose of the fighting is to settle conflicts with an individual, friend, family member or to settle territorial conflicts that have come up throughout the year.
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