noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
holding one's ground; defending local authority
Refers to maintaining a position or sphere of influence, often in a political or military context. Commonly used in historical descriptions of feudal lords or factions holding their territories.
戦国時代には各地の大名が割拠していた。
During the Warring States period, feudal lords held their own territories across the country.
They held their ground in the mountainous region and resisted the government forces.