1. Boundaries or constraints that are officially acknowledged, accepted, or established by authority or common agreement
The recognized limits of the territorial waters extend 200 nautical miles from the coast.
Os limites reconhecidos das águas territoriais estendem-se 200 milhas náuticas da costa.
2. Accepted parameters or thresholds within which something operates or is permitted
The company operates within the recognized limits set by regulatory agencies.
A empresa opera dentro dos limites reconhecidos estabelecidos pelas agências regulatórias.