Quarantine Authority
/ˈkwɒrəntiːn ɔːˈθɒrɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) A government or official body empowered to impose and enforce quarantine measures to prevent the spread of contagious diseases.
The quarantine authority ordered the closure of the port to control the outbreak.
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- quarantine authority
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Commentary
Typically denotes an administrative or regulatory agency with statutory powers to impose quarantines; important for clear statutory delegation in health law.
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