militation

/mɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of establishing or laying down the boundaries or limits of a place or area

“The government took steps to clarify the militation of the disputed territory.”

2. verb

to establish or lay down the boundaries or limits of a place or area

“The surveyor’s task was to militate the new housing development.”

Synonyms

  • delimitation
  • demarcation

Antonyms

  • expansion
  • extension