- insular possessions
- Island territories of the U.S., e.g. Puerto Rico
Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.
insular possessions
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insular — /ˈɪnsjulə / (say insyoohluh), /ˈɪnʃulə / (say inshoohluh) adjective 1. of or relating to an island or islands: insular possessions. 2. dwelling or situated on an island. 3. forming an island: insular rocks. 4. detached; standing alone. 5.… …
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insular courts — Federal courts established by Congress with jurisdiction over insular possessions of the United States … Black's law dictionary
insular courts — Courts established by Congress and invested with jurisdiction to be exercised in insular possessions of the United States … Ballentine's law dictionary
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