territoriality /tɛɹɪtɔːɹɪˈalɪti/ noun3 •The pattern of behaviour in animals that defines and defends a territory. •A pattern of human behaviour characterised by defence of a particular territory or area of interest.These criticisms had a whiff of territoriality about them. — 1999 •The fact or legal status of being a territory. formsterritorialities
