Coterminous

usgb/kəʊˈtɜːrmɪnəs/
adjective

Having the same boundaries or limits.

The town and school district are coterminous.
Visual representation of "coterminous" - Having the same boundaries or limits.

Often appears as...

  • coterminous boundaries
  • coterminous lease

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Geographical Use

Often used in geography to discuss areas with shared borders.

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The regions' coterminous frontiers made them strong allies.
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Legal Context

Used in law to describe overlapping jurisdiction or terms.

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The city's authority is coterminous with the county's.
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Business Agreements

In business, it often refers to agreements ending together.

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Their coterminous contracts simplified the merger.
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