(n) :
an attempt at preventing the spread of a disease by isolating those believed to be infected; an official detention of a ship at port due to suspicion that it may be carrying a contagious disease aboard
(v) :
to put into quarantine
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(n) :
an attempt at preventing the spread of a disease by isolating those believed to be infected; an official detention of a ship at port due to suspicion that it may be carrying a contagious disease aboard