Lockdown
/ˈlɑːkˌdaʊn/
Definitions
- (n.) A government- or authority-imposed restriction limiting movement, activities, or access to certain areas, typically during emergencies like pandemics or civil unrest.
The city imposed a strict lockdown to curb the spread of the virus.
- (v.) To impose or enforce a lockdown.
Authorities decided to lockdown the affected district due to security threats.
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- lockdowns
- locking down
- locked down
- locks down
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'lockdown' primarily refers to emergency restrictions limiting physical movement or access; clarity in drafting should specify scope and duration to avoid ambiguity.
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