Demarcation
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Demarcation is the act of creating a boundary around a place or thing.
Demarcation may also refer to:
Demarcation may also refer to:
- Demarcation lineDemarcation lineA demarcation line means simply a boundary around a specific area, but is commonly used to denote a temporary geopolitical border, often agreed upon as part of an armistice or ceasefire.See the following examples:...
, a temporary border between the countries - Demarcation problemDemarcation problemThe demarcation problem in the philosophy of science is about how and where to draw the lines around science. The boundaries are commonly drawn between science and non-science, between science and pseudoscience, between science and philosophy and between science and religion...
, the question of what theories or beliefs lie within the boundaries of science - Demarcation disputeDemarcation disputeA demarcation dispute occurs when two labour unions claim the right to represent the same class or group of workers. This is particularly important in compulsory arbitration systems of industrial relations, as in Australia; where only one union may be the registered representative of a particular...
, may arise when two different trade unions both claim the right to represent the same class or group of workers - Demarcation pointDemarcation pointIn telephony, the demarcation point is the point at which the public switched telephone network ends and connects with the customer's on-premises wiring. It is the dividing line which determines who is responsible for installation and maintenance of wiring and equipment -- customer/subscriber, or...
, in telephony, the point at which the telephone company network ends and connects with the wiring at the customer premises