buffer zones

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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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

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buffer zone n → zona f cuscinetto inv

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Russian forces are due to withdraw from buffer zones around South Ossetia and Georgia's second rebel region of Abkhazia by Friday under a peace deal brokered by President Nicolas Sarkozy, as current head of the European Union.

Russia withdraws from Georgian war zones by AFP / AFP Global Edition

LABOUR AM Huw Lewis has voiced his frustration at delays from the Welsh Government in implementing guidance on buffer zones for opencast mining in Wales.

AM hits out at confusion over mines by South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales)

Labour peer Lord Clark of Windermere, chairman of the Forestry Commission, last month called on the Government to create buffer zones where no grey squirrels could be released.

Grey squirrels could be eradicated by The Journal (Newcastle, England)

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