A line that indicates a boundary

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Delimitation \De*lim`i*ta"tion\, n. [L. delimitatio: cf. F. d['e]limitation.] The act or process of fixing limits or boundaries; limitation. --Gladstone.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a line that indicates a boundary [syn: boundary line , border , borderline , mete ]

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1836, from French délimitation (18c.), noun of action from délimiter (see delimit ).

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 The act of delimiting something. 2 A limit or boundary.