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1 September, 22:40

Why is the word quarantine used instead of blockade

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  1. 2 September, 00:19
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    Quarantine has a medical connotation, something that is done for health reasons. Blockade is an expressly military term, indicating a military operation against an enemy.
  2. 2 September, 02:13
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    Kennedy chose the word "quarantine" to describe his naval action rather than "blockade." Under international law, a blockade is an act of war, while a quarantine is less clear cut.
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