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demarcation accord

[/ˌdemɑːrˈkeɪʃən əˈkɔːrd/]
nounpl: demarcation accords
acordo de demarcação
1. A formal agreement between two or more parties, typically nations or organizations, that establishes and defines boundaries, limits, or territorial divisions
The demarcation accord between the two countries resolved the long-standing border dispute.
O acordo de demarcação entre os dois países resolveu a disputa fronteiriça de longa data.
2. A treaty or understanding that sets clear parameters or separations between different areas of responsibility, authority, or jurisdiction
The demarcation accord outlined the respective zones of influence for each organization.
O acordo de demarcação delineou as respectivas zonas de influência de cada organização.
Synonyms
boundary agreementborder treatyterritorial accorddelimitation agreementdemarcation treaty
Antonyms
territorial disputeboundary conflictjurisdictional dispute

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acordo de demarcação
Standard usage in diplomatic and legal contexts
Portugal
acordo de demarcação
Formal legal and diplomatic term
General
acordo de delimitação
Alternative term with similar meaning, slightly more technical

Related Idioms & Phrases

draw the line
set boundaries
reach an understanding
settle a dispute
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