Quarantine Zone
/ˈkwɔːrənˌtiːn zoʊn/
Definitions
- (n.) A legally established area in which movement is restricted to prevent the spread of contagious disease or contamination.
The government declared the downtown area a quarantine zone to contain the outbreak.
Forms
- quarantine zone
- quarantine zones
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Commentary
Quarantine zones are typically established by public health authorities during epidemics or hazardous contamination scenarios, with legal implications for enforcement and civil liberties.
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