delimitation
noun/diːˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃn/
/diːˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃn/
(formal)- [uncountable] the process of deciding what the limits of something are
- Border delimitation is one of the most topical issues in the region.
- The process of delimitation of constituencies was criticized for lacking transparency.
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- [countable] a limit to something
- For such a large topic we must put in place delimitations.
- Provincial governments are responsible for determining delimitations for local government polls.
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