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marked land

[/mɑːrkt lænd/]
nounpl: marked lands
terra demarcada
1. Land that has been identified, designated, or indicated with visible boundaries, markers, or signs for a specific purpose or ownership
The marked land was reserved for the construction of a new school.
A terra demarcada foi reservada para a construção de uma nova escola.
2. Territory that has been surveyed and officially registered with clearly defined limits
The indigenous group's marked land is protected by federal law.
A terra demarcada do grupo indígena é protegida pela lei federal.
Synonyms
demarcated landdesignated landbounded landdelimited landsurveyed land
Antonyms
unmarked landundemarcated landunclaimed land

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terra demarcada
Commonly used in legal and indigenous rights contexts
São Paulo
terra demarcada
Standard usage in property and land registration documents
Portugal
terra demarcada
Also 'terreno demarcado' when referring to a plot

Related Idioms & Phrases

mark off the land
marked boundaries
demarcation line
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