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accepted border

[əkˈsɛptɪd ˈbɔrdər]
nounpl: accepted borders
fronteira aceita
1. A border or boundary between nations or regions that has been formally recognized and agreed upon by the relevant parties, typically through international treaties or agreements
The accepted border between the two countries was established by the peace treaty signed in 1985.
A fronteira aceita entre os dois países foi estabelecida pelo tratado de paz assinado em 1985.
2. A demarcation line that is widely recognized and respected in international law and diplomacy
The Rio Grande serves as the accepted border between Mexico and the United States.
O Rio Grande serve como a fronteira aceita entre o México e os Estados Unidos.
Synonyms
recognized borderestablished borderdemarcated boundaryinternational boundary
Antonyms
disputed bordercontested borderundefined border

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fronteira aceita
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
fronteira aceite
Standard usage in European Portuguese; 'aceite' is the preferred past participle form

Related Idioms & Phrases

draw a line in the sand
cross the border
respect territorial boundaries
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