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indeterminate boundaries

[/ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmɪnət ˈbaʊndəriz/]
noun phrase
limites indeterminados
1. Borders or limits that are not clearly defined, fixed, or established with precision; boundaries whose exact location or extent is unclear or ambiguous
The two countries disputed the indeterminate boundaries between their territories.
Os dois países disputavam os limites indeterminados entre seus territórios.
2. In legal or administrative contexts, borders that lack clear demarcation and require further clarification or negotiation
The contract had indeterminate boundaries regarding the scope of services.
O contrato tinha limites indeterminados quanto ao escopo dos serviços.
Synonyms
undefined boundariesvague boundariesunclear boundariesambiguous boundariesill-defined boundaries
Antonyms
definite boundariesdetermined boundariesclear boundariesfixed boundarieswell-defined boundaries

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limites indeterminados
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
fronteiras indeterminadas
Often used in Portuguese for territorial contexts
General
limites indefinidos
Alternative translation emphasizing lack of definition

Related Idioms & Phrases

gray area
in limbo
up in the air
zona cinzenta (PT)
em aberto (BR)
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