buffer zone

A neutral area between hostile or belligerent forces that serves to prevent conflict.

1. A defined area controlled by a peace operations force from which disputing or belligerent forces have been excluded. A buffer zone is formed to create an area of separation between disputing or belligerent forces and reduce the risk of renewed conflict. Also called area of separation in some United Nations operations. Also called BZ. See also area of separation; line of demarcation; peace operations.
2. A conical volume centered on the laser's line of sight with its apex at the aperture of the laser, within which the beam will be contained with a high degree of certainty. It is determined by the buffer angle. See also laser.

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Noun

buffer zone - a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict

buffer

zone - an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic

Translations

buffer zone n → zona f cuscinetto inv

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When a resident of Judea or Samaria is arrested, he is not a "settler" but an Israeli who lives in a particular suburb--one that also acts as a buffer zone for the rest of Israel]]> To see the full article, click here: http://www.

Settlements or Suburbs? by Arutz Sheva/Israel National News Opinions (Beit El, Israel)

4 editorial in The Register-Guard wisely counsels that the Lane County Board of Commissioners approach the topic of an aerial spray pesticide buffer zone with due diligence.

Let's take a small step against the risk of aerial poisoning by The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)

Mining will be allowed inside the buffer zone in exceptional circumstances, for example if the location of old mines makes it the only safe option.

WALES: New rules made for opencast mines by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)

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