delimitation
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- noun
- /dɪˌlɪməˈteɪʃən/
- Formal
:
delimitación
- Careful delimitation of property lines can prevent disputes between neighboring landowners.
- maritime delimitation
- territorial delimitation
- border delimitation
Examples
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The complex judicial saga began in November 2012 when the ICJ issued a judgment determining the delimitation of the maritime boundaries between the two states.
Academic text (2018) -
Hardly any link is made, however, between the electoral system and constituency delimitation.
Academic text (1998) -
Even if it had been solved, there are still boundary delimitation issues in the South China Sea.
Academic text (2005) -
In the modern era, only the United States Supreme Court has used this doctrine in maritime delimitation.
Academic text (2016) -
Indeed, a brief review of international arbitrations on maritime delimitation shows that these historic equities are important.
Academic text (2016) -
Perhaps most significant in the enforcement scheme is the recognition and delimitation of the coastal state's role in enforcement proceedings under UNCLOS.
Academic text (1993) -
At the regional level, new constituencies had been established by a constitutionally mandated Delimitation Commission.
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The delimitation of the national park's boundaries helped protect the wildlife within its limits.
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The government held a meeting to discuss the delimitation of school district lines to ensure equal resources.
Synonyms
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1.0
A row of words on a page, for example in an ad
∞
1.0
A line that separates two countries or regions
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1.4
The edge or border of an area beyond which you cannot go
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3.1
A line or fence that marks the edge of an area and separates it from another
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5.1
The limits of an area or subject
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4.1
A line that shows the edge between two places or countries
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6.8
A clear line or limit that shows the difference between things
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4.1
A clear border between two ideas, groups, or situations
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3.2
A limit that shows how far something reaches
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6.7
A drawing that shows the outlines or shapes of things
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5.5
A line or border that shows where one area ends and another begins
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3.1
A line that shows the edge between two areas
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9.9
A marker, like a stone or post, that shows the border of land
Drawing a clear line around something to show its limits
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Etymology
Delimitation comes from the common word limit, which means 'boundary' or 'edge', and the small part de- that helps turn it into an action or result. So, delimitation is the act of making or marking limits, or the boundary itself.