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Airspace

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A specified portion of the atmosphere, especially that under the technical aviation control and/or jurisdiction of a particular state over which territory (and territorial waters) it lies. countable, uncountable

    "Holonym: aerospace (not synonymous)"

  2. 2
    the atmosphere above a nation that is deemed to be under its jurisdiction wordnet
  3. 3
    that part of the sky designated for the sole use of aircraft. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    the space in the atmosphere immediately above the earth wordnet
  5. 5
    Space (i.e. a few neighboring frequencies) available for broadcasting within a particular frequency band. countable, uncountable

    "The legalisation of free radios caused a bitter fight for airspace."

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  1. 6
    The portion of an enclosed area which contains air, especially breathable air. countable, uncountable
  2. 7
    The cavity in a cavity wall containing air for insulation. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From air + space.

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