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verb
To categorize as too damaged to repair, and requiring the owners to vacate (a property).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: New-Zealand
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Antonyms: none provided
History
From the system of classifying areas of Christchurch, New Zealand as red zone (irreparable), green zone (reparable), or orange zone (more investigation needed) after the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011.
