demarcation or demarkation(ˌdiːmɑːˈkeɪʃən
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Definitions
noun
- the act of establishing limits or boundaries
- a limit or boundary
- a strict separation of the kinds of work performed by members of different trade unions
- ((as modifier) ⇒
demarcation dispute
- separation or distinction (often in the phrase line of demarcation)
Word Origin
C18: Latinized version of Spanish demarcación, from demarcar to appoint the boundaries of, from marcar to mark, from Italian marcare, of Germanic origin; see markC18: Latinized version of Spanish from to appoint the boundaries of, from to mark, from Italian of Germanic origin; see 1Usage examples
Lines of demarcation have to be drawn, Alec, even in friendship.
, A Song at Twilight (1989)The opportunity for rethinking demarcation has also been extended by certain policies.
British Medical Journal (2002)We invite residents and other interested parties to make submissions to the demarcation board.
SA Star (2004)'As a modern trade union we are attempting to get away from demarcation disputes and here we are having the worst kind of example of it.
Glasgow Herald (2001)In the case of the Danubian peasant prior to the Crimean War, the demarcation of labour was clear.
, Critical Social Research (1990)