provisional partitioning
[prə-ˈvi-zhə-nəl ˌpär-ˈi-shə-niŋ]
nounpl: provisional partitionings
divisão provisória
1. a temporary or interim division of territory, assets, or resources that is subject to change or finalization
The provisional partitioning of the disputed land was agreed upon until a permanent settlement could be reached.
A divisão provisória do território disputado foi acordada até que um acordo permanente pudesse ser alcançado.
2. in computing or data management, a temporary segmentation of data or storage systems that may be reorganized
The database underwent provisional partitioning to improve query performance during peak hours.
O banco de dados passou por uma divisão provisória para melhorar o desempenho de consultas durante horas de pico.
3. in legal or political contexts, a temporary administrative division pending final determination
The provisional partitioning of the company's assets was established while litigation continued.
A divisão provisória dos ativos da empresa foi estabelecida enquanto o litígio continuava.
This term is primarily used in formal, technical, and legal contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian Portuguese-speaking regions, it appears frequently in judicial decisions regarding asset division, land disputes, and corporate restructuring. The concept reflects administrative pragmatism when permanent solutions cannot be immediately implemented.
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