Contagious Disease
/kənˈteɪdʒəs dɪˈziːz/
Definitions
- (n.) A disease that can be transmitted from one person to another, often recognized in public health law for purposes of control and quarantine.
The government enacted strict measures to prevent the spread of the contagious disease.
Forms
- contagious diseases
Related terms
Commentary
In legal contexts, 'contagious disease' often triggers specific regulatory and quarantine measures; statutes frequently define such diseases to authorize governmental control.
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