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settled border

[ˈsɛtəld ˈbɔrdər]
nounpl: settled borders
fronteira estabelecida
1. An international boundary between countries or regions that has been officially agreed upon and is recognized by the parties involved, typically through treaties or international law
The settled border between France and Germany has remained stable for decades.
A fronteira estabelecida entre a França e a Alemanha permaneceu estável por décadas.
2. A demarcation line between territories that is no longer subject to dispute or negotiation
The two nations agreed to recognize the settled border as final.
As duas nações concordaram em reconhecer a fronteira estabelecida como definitiva.
Synonyms
established borderdefined borderrecognized boundarydemarcated borderfixed frontier
Antonyms
disputed bordercontested borderundefined borderuncertain boundary

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fronteira estabelecida
most common usage
Portugal
fronteira delimitada
also used to indicate a demarcated border
General
fronteira definida
alternative formal term

Related Idioms & Phrases

draw the line
establish boundaries
cross the border
respect sovereignty
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