union territory

British  

noun

1. one of the 6 administrative territories that, with 28 states, make up the Republic of India

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Example Sentences

"That such an attack occurred at the peak of tourist season," Mr Raghavan noted, "points to a serious lapse - especially in a Union Territory where the federal government directly controls law and order."

From BBC

The seventh round of voting in 57 constituencies across seven states and one union territory will complete polling for all 543 seats in the powerful lower house of parliament.

From Seattle Times

The Atlantic route from West Africa to the European Union territory is one of the most dangerous in the world.

From Seattle Times

Earlier this month, the union territory of Puducherry banned the sweet treat while other states have begun testing samples of it.

From BBC

"Avoid all travel to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir due to the unpredictable security situation," the Canadian advisory said, referring to the federal territory where separatists have been fighting Indian rule since 1989 although militant violence has subsided markedly in recent years.

From Reuters