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demarcated land

[ˌdɛmɑːrˈkeɪtɪd lænd]
nounpl: demarcated lands
terra demarcada
1. Land that has been officially marked out or bounded by established borders, lines, or boundaries to indicate ownership, jurisdiction, or designated use
The demarcated land was clearly marked with boundary stones and fencing.
A terra demarcada foi claramente marcada com pedras divisórias e cercas.
2. Territory that has been formally surveyed and its limits officially defined by legal or administrative authorities
Indigenous communities fought for their demarcated land rights.
Comunidades indígenas lutaram pelos direitos de suas terras demarcadas.
Synonyms
bounded landmarked territorydelimited landsurveyed landdefined territory
Antonyms
unmarked landundemarcated territoryundefined land

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terra demarcada
Common in legal and indigenous rights contexts
São Paulo
terreno demarcado
Often used in real estate and surveying contexts
Portugal
terra demarcada
Used in legal and administrative documents

Related Idioms & Phrases

to demarcate boundaries
demarcated territory
land demarcation process
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