Hostile territory Crossword Clue

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HOSTILE (adjective)
1. very unfavorable to life or growth
2. characterized by enmity or ill will
HOSTILE (noun)
1. troops belonging to the enemy’s military forces
TERRITORY (noun)
1. a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
2. the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state

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