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undemarcated territory

[/ʌndɪˈmɑːrkeɪtɪd ˈterətɔːri/]
nounpl: undemarcated territories
território não demarcado
1. An area of land whose boundaries have not been officially established, surveyed, or marked, often resulting in territorial disputes or ambiguity regarding sovereignty
The undemarcated territory between the two nations has been a source of conflict for decades.
O território não demarcado entre as duas nações tem sido fonte de conflito há décadas.
2. A region lacking clear legal or physical demarcation of its borders, commonly found in disputed border regions or indigenous lands
Indigenous groups claim rights to the undemarcated territory in the Amazon region.
Grupos indígenas reivindicam direitos sobre o território não demarcado na região amazônica.
Synonyms
disputed territoryundefined territoryunmarked territoryterritory in disputeborder region
Antonyms
demarcated territorydefined territorymarked territoryestablished territory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território não demarcado
Standard usage, commonly used in legal and political contexts
São Paulo
território não demarcado
Used in academic and administrative discussions
Portugal
território não demarcado
Standard usage in diplomatic and legal terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

contested territory
gray area (figuratively)
no man's land
terra nullius (legal term)
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