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indeterminate location

[/ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmənət loʊˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: indeterminate locations
localização indeterminada
1. A place or position that cannot be precisely identified, defined, or specified; a location whose exact position remains uncertain or unknown
The ancient map marked the treasure at an indeterminate location somewhere in the forest.
O mapa antigo marcava o tesouro em uma localização indeterminada em algum lugar da floresta.
2. In legal or administrative contexts, a jurisdiction or venue that is unclear or not yet established
The court dismissed the case due to indeterminate location of the defendant.
O tribunal rejeitou o caso devido à localização indeterminada do réu.
3. In technical or scientific contexts, a position that cannot be measured or determined with precision
The particle's indeterminate location made it impossible to calculate its trajectory.
A localização indeterminada da partícula tornou impossível calcular sua trajetória.
Synonyms
uncertain locationundefined locationunspecified locationunknown locationvague location
Antonyms
determinate locationspecific locationprecise locationdefinite locationexact location

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
localização indeterminada
Standard usage in formal and legal contexts
São Paulo
localização indeterminada
Common in business and legal documents
Portugal
localização indeterminada
Used in formal Portuguese, sometimes 'local indeterminado' in informal speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

location up in the air
nowhere to be found
lost in the shuffle
missing in action
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