ownboundary
nounUK /ˌəʊnˈbaʊndəri/
US /ˌoʊnˈbaʊndəri/
A line you draw to show what is yours and what is not.
She set an ownboundary and said no to the extra work.
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2. The edge of a piece of land that belongs to one person.
The fence marks the ownboundary of our garden.
3. A rule you make for yourself about how others may treat you.
His ownboundary keeps him from answering calls after bedtime.
4. The point where your own feelings end and someone else's begin.
Knowing your ownboundary helps you stay calm when friends are upset.
5. A personal space you protect in a shared room.
She put a curtain up to keep her ownboundary in the dorm.