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terra reivindicada

[ˈtɛʁɐ ʁɛjvĩdiˈkaðɐ]
nounfemininepl: terras reivindicadas
claimed land / disputed land
1. Land that is subject to a claim or demand of ownership or rights by one or more parties
The terra reivindicada has been at the center of territorial disputes for decades.
A terra reivindicada tem sido o centro de disputas territoriais há décadas.
2. Land occupied or sought by indigenous peoples or other groups asserting historical or legal rights
Indigenous communities are fighting for recognition of their terra reivindicada.
As comunidades indígenas lutam pelo reconhecimento de sua terra reivindicada.
Synonyms
terra em disputaterra contestadaterra reclamadaterritório reivindicado
Antonyms
terra cededterra reconhecidaterra pacífica

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terra reivindicada
Standard usage in legal and land rights contexts
Portugal
terra reclamada
Alternative term commonly used in Portuguese legal discourse
General
terra em litígio
Used when emphasizing legal dispute aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

terra reivindicada por povos indígenas
disputa de terra reivindicada
reconhecimento de terra reivindicada
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