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disputed boundaries

[dɪˈspjuːtɪd ˈbaʊndəriz]
noun phrase
fronteiras disputadas
1. Borders or limits between territories, regions, or countries whose ownership, jurisdiction, or demarcation is contested or under disagreement
The disputed boundaries between the two nations have been a source of conflict for decades.
As fronteiras disputadas entre as duas nações têm sido uma fonte de conflito por décadas.
2. Demarcation lines whose exact location or legitimacy is challenged by one or more parties
International mediators were brought in to help resolve the disputed boundaries in the region.
Mediadores internacionais foram trazidos para ajudar a resolver as fronteiras disputadas na região.
Synonyms
contested boundariescontested bordersdisputed bordersdemarcation disputes
Antonyms
recognized boundariesestablished bordersundisputed boundariesagreed boundaries

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fronteiras disputadas
Standard usage in Brazil
São Paulo
fronteiras em disputa
Alternative phrasing commonly used in legal contexts
Portugal
fronteiras contestadas
Preferred term in Portuguese legal and diplomatic discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

to draw the line
border dispute
territorial dispute
cross the line
gray area
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