dual-state system
[/ˈduːəl steɪt ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: dual-state systems
sistema de dois estados
1. A political or governmental system in which two distinct states or governmental entities coexist or operate in parallel within a single territory or framework
The dual-state system in the region allowed both communities to maintain their own governance structures.
O sistema de dois estados na região permitiu que ambas as comunidades mantivessem suas próprias estruturas de governo.
2. In computing or technology, a system that operates in or supports two different states simultaneously or alternately
The dual-state system enables the application to function in both online and offline modes.
O sistema de dois estados permite que o aplicativo funcione em modos online e offline.
3. In geopolitics, specifically referring to the Israeli-Palestinian context, a proposed solution involving two separate states
International negotiations focused on establishing a dual-state system to resolve the conflict.
As negociações internacionais se concentraram em estabelecer um sistema de dois estados para resolver o conflito.
This term gained significant prominence in discussions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, where 'two-state solution' became a diplomatic catchphrase. In Brazil, the term is primarily used in academic and political discourse when discussing federalism, international relations, or technological systems. The concept reflects modern approaches to conflict resolution and system design in both political science and technology sectors.
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