delimitation
/dɪˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ · dil.i.ma.tion
noun
- The act of delimiting something, such as a boundary or a limit. The government's delimitation of the new national park was a contentious issue.
- A limit or boundary, especially one that is clearly defined or marked. The delimitation of the property line was a crucial step in the construction process.
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Did you know? The concept of delimitation has been crucial in the development of international borders, with the Treaty of Westphalia in 1648 being a significant milestone in the establishment of modern nation-states.