Containment
/kənˈteɪnmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or state of controlling, restricting, or confining something, often to prevent spread or access.
The containment of hazardous materials is essential to ensure public safety.
- (n.) A legal strategy or policy aimed at limiting the expansion or influence of a particular power or action, especially in international law or regulatory contexts.
The government adopted a policy of containment to prevent the spread of the hostile ideology.
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Commentary
Often used in contexts involving physical or legal restriction, containment implies active control measures; clarity in drafting should distinguish between physical containment and strategic legal policies.
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