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negotiable border

[nɪˈɡoʊʃəbəl ˈbɔːrdər]
nounpl: negotiable borders
fronteira negociável
1. A border or boundary between two countries or regions that is open to discussion, adjustment, or modification through diplomatic negotiations rather than being fixed or immutable
The two nations agreed that the negotiable border could be adjusted based on the results of the international arbitration.
As duas nações concordaram que a fronteira negociável poderia ser ajustada com base nos resultados da arbitragem internacional.
2. A borderline or limit that is flexible and can be changed or reconsidered under certain circumstances
The deadline for the project submission was a negotiable border depending on unforeseen circumstances.
O prazo para envio do projeto era uma fronteira negociável dependendo de circunstâncias imprevistas.
Synonyms
flexible borderdisputed borderadjustable boundarydebatable frontiercontested border
Antonyms
fixed borderimmutable boundaryestablished borderdemarcated borderpermanent frontier

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fronteira negociável
Standard term used in diplomatic and geographic contexts
Portugal
fronteira negociável
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal diplomatic terminology
General Brazilian
limite em discussão
Alternative, less formal expression

Related Idioms & Phrases

move the goalposts
draw a line in the sand
negotiate a settlement
find common ground
borderline case
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