territorial division
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Definition
- 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
- a district defined for administrative purposes