Meaning Of The Word Cordon sanitaire

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What's The Definition Of Cordon sanitaire?

cordon sanitaire in American English
a barrier restraining free movement of people or goods, so as to keep a disease, infection, etc. from spreading from one locality into another
noun: a line around a quarantined area guarded to prevent the spread of a disease by restricting passage into or out of the area

cordon sanitaire in British English
noun: a guarded line serving to cut off an infected area

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