Quarantine
/ˈkwɒrəntiːn/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal isolation or restriction of movement of persons, animals, or goods to prevent spread of disease.
The government imposed a quarantine on all travelers arriving from the affected region.
- (v.) To place under legal isolation or restriction to prevent the spread of contagion.
Authorities quarantined the ship after discovering infected passengers.
Forms
- quarantines
- quarantined
- quarantining
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'quarantine' typically refers to measures authorized by public health laws to prevent disease transmission; drafting should clarify the scope, duration, and enforcing authority of quarantine provisions.
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