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demarcation dispute

[/ˌdemɑːrˈkeɪʃən dɪˈspjuːt/]
nounpl: demarcation disputes
disputa de demarcação
1. A disagreement or conflict between parties regarding the establishment or recognition of boundaries, territorial limits, or jurisdictional lines
The demarcation dispute between the two countries lasted for decades before being resolved by international arbitration.
A disputa de demarcação entre os dois países durou décadas antes de ser resolvida por arbitragem internacional.
2. A labor-related conflict concerning the division of work responsibilities between different unions or job categories
The demarcation dispute between the carpenters' and electricians' unions delayed the construction project.
A disputa de demarcação entre os sindicatos de carpinteiros e eletricistas atrasou o projeto de construção.
Synonyms
boundary disputeterritorial disputejurisdictional disputeborder disputedelimitation dispute
Antonyms
agreementaccordsettlement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
disputa de demarcação
Standard usage in both territorial and labor contexts
São Paulo
disputa demarcatória
More formal, legal terminology sometimes used in commercial disputes
Portugal
litígio de demarcação
More common in formal legal and international contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

draw a line in the sand
stake a claim
cross the line
establish boundaries
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