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- territorial court/ˌtɛr.ɪˈtɔː.ri.əl kɔːt/A federal court established by Congress in a U.S. territory (like Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands) to exercise jurisdiction over federal matters and, often, local matters not covered by a separate local court system.nounC2
- territorial waters/ˌtɛr.ɪˈtɔː.rɪ.əl ˈwɔː.təz/The area of sea adjacent to a country's coast that is legally considered part of its territory, typically extending up to 12 nautical miles from the baseline.plural-nounC1
- territorialism/ˌter.ɪˈtɔː.ri.ə.lɪ.zəm/The policy or practice of claiming, controlling, or defending a territory.nounC1
- territoriality/ˌtɛr.ɪ.tɔː.riˈæl.ɪ.ti/The behavior exhibited by an animal or person in defending its territory against intruders of the same species.nounC1-C2
- territorialize/ˌtɛr.ɪˈtɔː.ri.ə.laɪz/To organize or bring under the control of a territory; to establish territorial rights or claims over something.verbverb-transitiveC1/C2
- territorian/ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriən/A person who lives in, or is a native of, a territory, most specifically the Northern Territory of Australia.nounVery Rare / Specialized
- territory/ˈtɛr.ɪ.tər.i/An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler, state, or other authority; a defined geographic region.nounB1
- territory wool/ˈtɛr.ɪ.tər.i wʊl/A specific type of long-fibred wool produced in certain geographical territories or regions, often referring to Australian wool from specific pastoral zones.nounVery Low / Technical
- terroir/ˈtɛrwɑː/The complete natural environment in which a particular wine is produced, especially the combination of soil, climate, and topography that gives a wine its distinctive character.nounC2
- terror/ˈtɛrə/Extreme fear; the feeling of being terrified.nounC1
- terrorism/ˈtɛrərɪzəm/The unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.nounB2
- terrorist/ˈtɛrərɪst/A person who uses unlawful violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.adjectivenounC1
- terrorize/ˈtɛrəraɪz/To deliberately frighten, intimidate, or coerce someone, often through violence or threats, to make them feel extreme fear and helplessness.verbverb-transitiveB2
- terry/ˈtɛri/A type of fabric, typically cotton, with uncut loops on both sides, used for its absorbent and soft qualities.adjectivenounB2
- tersanctus/təːˈsaŋktəs/A Latin term from Christian liturgy meaning 'thrice holy', referring specifically to the 'Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus' (Holy, holy, holy) in the Eucharistic prayer.nounVery Low
- tertial/ˈtɜː.ʃəl/Relating to the third row of flight feathers on a bird's wing.adjectivenounVery Low (Technical/Specialist)
- tertian/ˈtɜːʃ(ə)n/recurring every other day.adjectivenounC2
- tertianship/ˈtɜː.ʃən.ʃɪp/The position, role, or status of a tertiary (third-ranking member) in certain hierarchical structures, particularly in some religious orders or historical contexts.nounExtremely Rare/Obsolescent
- tertiary/ˈtɜː.ʃər.i/Third in order, level, or importance.adjectivenounC1
- tertiary bursary/ˈtɜː.ʃər.i ˈbɜː.sər.i/a financial grant awarded to support a student's education at the third level (university, college, or equivalent higher education institution).nounC1
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