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delimited territory

[dɪˈlɪmɪtɪd ˈtɛrətɔːri]
nounpl: delimited territories
território delimitado
1. An area of land or space whose boundaries have been clearly defined or established
The delimited territory was marked by fences and official boundary stones.
O território delimitado foi marcado por cercas e marcos de fronteira oficiais.
2. A geographic area with fixed and recognized borders, often used in legal, political, or administrative contexts
The treaty established a delimited territory for each nation.
O tratado estabeleceu um território delimitado para cada nação.
Synonyms
bounded territorydefined areamarked regiondemarcated zonebounded area
Antonyms
undemarcated territoryundefined areaopen territoryunmarked region

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território delimitado
Standard usage in legal and administrative documents
Portugal
território demarcado
Demarcado is often preferred in Portuguese European usage
Brazil
área circunscrita
Alternative academic/formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

to mark out territory
within the bounds of
to draw a line
beyond the pale
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