Quarantine Board
/ˈkwɒrəntiːn bɔːrd/
Definitions
- (n.) A governmental or official body established to enforce quarantine laws and regulations, especially relating to the control of infectious diseases.
The Quarantine Board ordered the ship to remain docked until all passengers were cleared of contagious illness.
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- quarantine board
- quarantine boards
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Commentary
The term specifically denotes an administrative entity with jurisdiction over quarantine enforcement, often activated during epidemics or pandemics.
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