noun
territorial right; sovereignty; dominion
Refers to the legal right to possess and control a territory, often used in political or international contexts.
その島の領有権をめぐって二国が対立している。
The two countries are in conflict over territorial rights to the island.
Compound of 領有 (りょうゆう, 'possession, territorial possession') + 権 (けん, 'right').