Definition

1. Noun:
   • A district defined for administrative purposes: A "territorial division" is a specific geographical area that has been officially established and organized for the purposes of governance, administration, or management by a government or other authority.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The country is organized into several territorial divisions, each with its own local government.
  • Census data is collected based on these established territorial divisions.

Advanced Usage

• "first-order territorial division": Refers to the primary or largest administrative subdivisions of a country, such as states or provinces.
  • In federal systems, states are the first-order territorial divisions.
• "subordinate territorial division": Refers to smaller administrative units within a larger one, such as counties within a state.
  • The city is a subordinate territorial division within the county.

Variants and Related Words

• Administrative division (n): A synonym for territorial division, emphasizing its governance function.
  • The map shows all the administrative divisions of the region.
• Jurisdiction (n): The official power to make legal decisions and judgments over a specific territorial division.
  • This matter falls under the jurisdiction of the county.

Synonyms

• Administrative district: A district created for administrative purposes.
• Administrative unit: A defined unit within an administrative structure.

Related Phrases

• "within the territorial division of": Located inside the boundaries of a specific administrative area.
  • The park is located within the territorial division of Springfield County.

Notes on Meaning

• The term "territorial division" specifically highlights the geographical and bounded nature of the area, while its purpose is inherently administrative. It is a formal, often legal or governmental term.

Noun

1. a district defined for administrative purposes