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official boundaries

[/əˈfɪʃəl ˈbaʊndəriz/]
noun
limites oficiais
1. The legally recognized and formally established borders or limits of a geographic area, territory, jurisdiction, or property
The official boundaries of the city were redrawn after the merger of two municipalities.
Os limites oficiais da cidade foram redesenhados após a fusão de dois municípios.
2. Formally demarcated lines that separate one region, state, or country from another according to law or agreement
The treaty established the official boundaries between the two nations.
O tratado estabeleceu os limites oficiais entre as duas nações.
Synonyms
formal boundarieslegal boundariesdemarcation linesterritorial limitsestablished borders
Antonyms
unofficial boundariesinformal bordersdisputed territories

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limites oficiais
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
divisas oficiais
Alternative term used in São Paulo state
Portugal
fronteiras oficiais
More commonly used when referring to international borders

Related Idioms & Phrases

beyond official boundaries
within official boundaries
respect official boundaries
cross official boundaries
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