definitive demarcation
[dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv ˌdemɑrˈkeɪʃən]
noun phrasefemininepl: definitive demarcations / demarcações definitivas
demarcação definitiva
1. A final, conclusive, and binding establishment of boundaries, limits, or distinctions that cannot be disputed or altered
The treaty established a definitive demarcation between the two nations' territories.
O tratado estabeleceu uma demarcação definitiva entre os territórios das duas nações.
2. A clear and permanent marking or delineation of territorial, legal, or administrative boundaries
The surveyor completed the definitive demarcation of the property line.
O agrimensor completou a demarcação definitiva da linha de propriedade.
3. A final distinction or separation between different categories, concepts, or groups
The study provided a definitive demarcation between the two psychological disorders.
O estudo forneceu uma demarcação definitiva entre os dois transtornos psicológicos.
This term is particularly significant in Brazil due to ongoing discussions about indigenous land demarcation (demarcação de terras indígenas) and border disputes. It carries legal weight in property disputes and territorial negotiations, and is commonly used in official documents, surveys, and diplomatic discourse.
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