Military occupation

Definition

Military occupation refers to the control or governance over a territory or region by armed forces of one country in order to establish authority and maintain control. It usually involves military personnel stationed in the occupied area.

Related terms

Colonialism: The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country through colonization.

Annexation: The formal act of adding territory to an existing state or nation.

Sovereignty: The supreme power or authority exercised by a state over its own affairs within its territorial boundaries without external interference.