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vague demarcation line

[/veɪɡ ˌdemɑːrˈkeɪʃən laɪn/]
noun phrasepl: vague demarcation lines
linha de demarcação vaga
1. An unclear, imprecise, or poorly defined boundary or dividing line between two areas, concepts, or territories
There is a vague demarcation line between amateur and professional sports.
Existe uma linha de demarcação vaga entre desportos amadores e profissionais.
2. A border or limit that lacks clear definition or specific markers
The vague demarcation line between the two properties caused disputes among neighbors.
A linha de demarcação vaga entre as duas propriedades causou disputas entre vizinhos.
Synonyms
blurred boundaryfuzzy lineunclear boundaryindistinct borderambiguous lineill-defined boundary
Antonyms
clear demarcation linewell-defined boundarysharp lineprecise borderdistinct boundary

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
linha de demarcação vaga
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
linha de demarcação imprecisa
More formal alternative in European Portuguese
General
fronteira imprecisa
Alternative term emphasizing the frontier aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

gray area
in the grey
no man's land
twilight zone
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