dispersal
Americannoun
noun
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the act of dispersing or the condition of being dispersed
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the spread of animals, plants, or seeds to new areas
Other Word Forms
- nondispersal noun
- redispersal noun
Etymology
Origin of dispersal
Example Sentences
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"The persistence of the clinical effects… is not consistent with the typical agents used for crowd dispersal, such as CS," he said.
From BBC
The number of people in all other forms of accommodation includes those in non-hotel contingency accommodation, plus initial, dispersal and "other" accommodation.
From BBC
A dispersal zone and enhanced powers will remain in place until 22:00 GMT.
From BBC
“LAPD must declare an unlawful assembly, and issue dispersal orders, to ensure the safety of the public and restore order.”
From Los Angeles Times
A man, 21, was arrested for failing to comply with an order to remove a face mask, and a boy, 17 was held for failing to comply with a dispersal order.
From BBC
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