drug-free zone

drug-free zone
v. A geographical area (typically surrounding a school or other place where children are found) in which, under an applicable criminal law, the distribution of illegal drugs is penalized with a sentence or fine greater than is applicable elsewhere.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary. . 2000.

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