Air Pollution
/ˈɛər pəˌluːʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The introduction of harmful substances into the atmosphere in quantities that may endanger human health or the environment.
The factory was fined for causing air pollution above allowed limits.
- (n.) The legal regulation or control of emissions and contaminants discharged into the air to protect public health and the environment.
New legislation on air pollution mandates stricter emission standards for vehicles.
Forms
- air pollution
- air pollutions
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Commentary
In legal contexts, air pollution often implicates regulatory frameworks and liability issues; precise drafting should distinguish between the act of pollution and its legal control.
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