conterminously

/kənˈtɜrmɪnəsli/
adverb
  1. In a way that shares a common border or boundary; adjacently.
    • The two countries lie conterminously along the river.
    • The states are arranged conterminously across the continent.
    • The properties are situated conterminously, with no gap between them.
  2. In a way that has the same limits or extent; coextensively.
    • The forest and the wildlife reserve are managed conterminously.
    • The warranty period runs conterminously with the lease agreement.
    • The two legal jurisdictions apply conterminously to the entire region.
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