precise boundaries

[prɪˈsaɪs ˈbaʊndəriz]
noun phrase
limites precisos
1. exact, clearly defined lines or borders that mark the limits of an area, concept, or responsibility
The contract established precise boundaries for the project scope.
O contrato estabeleceu limites precisos para o escopo do projeto.
2. well-defined demarcation lines with no ambiguity or uncertainty
The property survey determined precise boundaries between the two lots.
A pesquisa de propriedade determinou limites precisos entre os dois lotes.
3. strict, well-defined limits in abstract contexts such as authority, permissions, or parameters
The regulations set precise boundaries on emissions standards.
Os regulamentos estabeleceram limites precisos nos padrões de emissões.
In Brazil, the phrase 'limites precisos' is frequently used in legal documents, contracts, and corporate settings to ensure clarity and avoid disputes. In the US and Portugal, precise boundaries are particularly important in property law, environmental regulations, and project management. The concept reflects the importance of legal certainty and formal documentation across all English and Portuguese-speaking regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
exact limitsdefined bordersclear demarcationsstrict parameterswell-defined edgesfixed borders
Antonyms / Antônimos
vague boundariesfuzzy linesunclear limitsambiguous bordersindefinite demarcations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limites precisos
standard and widely used across Brazil
São Paulo
limites precisos / delimitações exatas
business and legal contexts commonly use this terminology
Rio de Janeiro
limites precisos / fronteiras bem definidas
commonly used in urban planning and real estate
Portugal
limites precisos / fronteiras exatas
used similarly to Brazilian Portuguese with slight preference for 'fronteiras exatas' in formal contexts

Related Words

boundarydemarcationperimeterfrontierlimitconstraintparameterdelineation

Related Idioms & Phrases

draw a line in the sand
set boundaries
mark off
establish parameters
define the scope
lay down the law
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