Border Control
/ˈbɔrdər kənˈtroʊl/
Definitions
- (n.) Governmental measures and policies regulating the entry and exit of people, goods, and vehicles across national borders to enforce immigration, customs, and security laws.
The border control agents thoroughly inspected the traveler’s documents before permitting entry.
Forms
- border controls
Related terms
Commentary
In legal drafting, distinguish border control measures from broader immigration policy and customs regulations to maintain specificity.
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