Dependent Territory

A dependent territory is a region that does not have full sovereignty but is governed by another state, often with a degree of local autonomy. In the context of a composite monarchy, such as the United Kingdom, it refers to areas like Gibraltar or Bermuda that are politically linked to the monarchy but maintain their own local governments. These territories benefit from the protection and oversight of the main state while managing their own internal affairs, making them distinct from fully independent countries yet still part of the broader royal and political framework.