recognized border

[/ˈrekəɡnaɪzd ˈbɔːrdər/]

nounpl: recognized borders

fronteira reconhecida

1. An international boundary between two countries that has been officially acknowledged and accepted by the international community or through formal agreements

The recognized border between France and Spain runs along the Pyrenees mountains.

A fronteira reconhecida entre a França e a Espanha corre ao longo dos Pirenéus.

2. A demarcation line between territories that is legally established through treaties or international law

Both nations agreed to respect the recognized border established by the treaty.

Ambas as nações concordaram em respeitar a fronteira reconhecida estabelecida pelo tratado.

Synonyms

international border official border demarcated border established boundary

Antonyms

disputed border contested border unrecognized border

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

fronteira reconhecida

Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese for international boundaries

Portugal

fronteira reconhecida

Standard usage in European Portuguese for formally accepted boundaries

General

limite fronteiriço reconhecido

Alternative more formal expression used in diplomatic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

respect the border

cross the recognized border

establish a recognized border

dispute a recognized border

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