Sanitary Cordon
/ˈsænɪtɛri ˈkɔrdən/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal or administrative quarantine zone established to contain or prevent the spread of contagious diseases by restricting movement.
Authorities imposed a sanitary cordon around the infected area to control the epidemic.
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- sanitary cordon
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Commentary
Often used in public health law to legally justify movement restrictions in outbreaks; precise geographic and temporal limits are critical for legality.
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