Pandemic
/ˈpæn.dɛm.ɪk/
Definitions
- (n.) A widespread outbreak of an infectious disease across countries or continents, often triggering legal measures including public health orders and emergency regulations.
The government declared a state of emergency in response to the pandemic.
Forms
- pandemic
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "pandemic" commonly triggers regulatory and emergency legal frameworks, influencing public health law and policy measures.
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