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territorial limits

[/ˌterɪˈtɔːriəl ˈlɪmɪts/]
noun
limites territoriais
1. The boundaries or borders that define the extent of a territory, jurisdiction, or sovereign state
The territorial limits of the country extend 200 nautical miles offshore.
Os limites territoriais do país estendem-se 200 milhas náuticas da costa.
2. The geographical area within which a government or organization has authority
The police can only operate within the territorial limits of their jurisdiction.
A polícia só pode atuar dentro dos limites territoriais de sua jurisdição.
Synonyms
bordersboundariesfrontiersjurisdictional limitsdemarcation lines
Antonyms
open watersinternational waters

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limites territoriais
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
limites territoriais
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
limites territoriais
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
limites territoriais
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

within territorial limits
extend territorial limits
respect territorial limits
violate territorial limits
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