In a genome sequence, multiple copies of a transposable element scattered throughout the genome would be annotated as a(n):

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Transposable elements are DNA sequences that can change their position within the genome. When they move, they can create new copies of themselves in different locations. These copies are not adjacent to each other, but rather scattered throughout the genome, so the best annotation for them is a dispersed repeat. Direct and inverted repeats are typically found within transposable elements themselves, and tandem repeats are typically found in non-coding regions of the genome. Privileged repeat is not a commonly used term in genomics.

In a Genome Sequence, Multiple Copies of a Transposable Element