proper boundary
[/ˈprɑpər ˈbaʊndəri/]
nounpl: proper boundaries
fronteira adequada; limite próprio; limite correto
1. A clearly defined, legitimate, or legally established dividing line between two areas, jurisdictions, or properties
The proper boundary between the two countries was established by the treaty.
A fronteira adequada entre os dois países foi estabelecida pelo tratado.
2. In psychology/relationships: a healthy, appropriate limit that defines acceptable behavior in social or professional interactions
Setting a proper boundary with your manager helps maintain professional relationships.
Estabelecer um limite próprio com seu gerente ajuda a manter relações profissionais.
3. In mathematics/topology: a subset of a set whose closure differs from the set itself
The proper boundary of the open set was carefully calculated.
A fronteira adequada do conjunto aberto foi cuidadosamente calculada.
In contemporary Brazilian and American English cultures, 'proper boundaries' is frequently used in discussions of mental health, self-care, and workplace relationships. The concept gained prominence through psychology and self-help discourse, reflecting modern values around personal autonomy and respect in relationships. In legal contexts, it remains a formal term used in property and international law.
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