Answer: territory

AnswerCrossword Clue
TERRITORYAlaska.
TERRITORYOld status of Alaska
TERRITORYHawaii was one: 1900-59
TERRITORYGuam, to U.S.
TERRITORYArea
TERRITORYEnd of the excuse
TERRITORYEnd of the cause (Part 5)
TERRITORYGuam, to the U.S.
territoryAn area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state
territoryLand with a specified characteristic
territory(esp. in the US, Canada, or Australia) An organized division of a country that is not yet admitted to the full rights of a state
territorypossessions in land; the whole, or a portion, of the land belonging to a state
territoryAn area defended by an animal or group of animals against others of the same sex or species
territoryAn area in which one has certain rights or for which one has responsibility with regard to a particular type of activity
territoryAn area of knowledge, activity, or experience
territoryAn area defended by a team or player in a game or sport