demarcation

A setting of limits; a boundary; marking the limits of, delimiting; setting apart, separating. The word "demarcation" is used in agriculture mainly in the sense of determining and marking off boundaries. ... "Demarcation" descends from the Italian verb "marcare" (to mark).

A setting of limits; a boundary; marking the limits of, delimiting; setting apart, separating. The word "demarcation" is used in agriculture mainly in the sense of determining and marking off boundaries. ... "Demarcation" descends from the Italian verb "marcare" (to mark).