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Why is the word quarantine used instead of blockade

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iamkingshaheed
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  • 22-04-2016
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.
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Awesomeboy26
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  • 22-04-2016
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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