Infectious Agent
/ɪnˈfɛkʃəs ˈeɪdʒənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A biological entity capable of causing infection or disease, relevant in legal contexts involving liability, public health regulation, or biosecurity.
The court examined whether the defendant knowingly distributed an infectious agent that caused harm.
Forms
- infectious agent
- infectious agents
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Commentary
The term is crucial in legal disputes around public health, emphasizing the agent's role in transmission and harm within regulatory and liability frameworks.
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