Also means
regional
Usage Note
Territoriale refers to matters concerning a territory, whether geographical, administrative, or political. It is frequently paired with words like acque territoriali (territorial waters) or autorità territoriale (territorial authority). Unlike English, it can also describe a person or animal that is protective of their space, though geloso del proprio spazio is more idiomatic in that sense.
Examples
"Le acque territoriali sono protette dalla legge."
Natural Translation
Territorial waters are protected by law.

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