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permanent boundary

[/ˈpɜːrmənənt ˈbaʊndəri/]
nounpl: permanent boundaries
fronteira permanente
1. A fixed and officially established border between two countries, regions, or territories that is intended to be indefinite and not subject to change
The treaty established a permanent boundary between the two nations.
O tratado estabeleceu uma fronteira permanente entre as duas nações.
2. In surveying and cartography, a demarcation line that is marked and recognized by both parties as lasting and final
The permanent boundary was marked with concrete pillars along the entire border.
A fronteira permanente foi marcada com pilares de concreto ao longo de toda a divisa.
Synonyms
fixed boundaryestablished borderdemarcation lineinternational boundary
Antonyms
temporary boundaryprovisional borderdisputed boundary

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fronteira permanente
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
fronteira permanente
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Legal/Administrative
limite territorial permanente
More formal term used in legal documents

Related Idioms & Phrases

draw a line in the sand
mark the boundary
establish borders
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