Amateurism
/ˈæməˌtʃʊərˌɪzəm/
Definitions
- (n.) A principle or status recognizing participation in an activity without payment or professional status, often relevant in sports law and eligibility rules.
The university enforces amateurism rules to maintain athletes’ eligibility under NCAA regulations.
Forms
- amateurism
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Commentary
Amateurism is primarily invoked in contexts involving sports law and eligibility criteria; drafters should clearly distinguish it from professionalism and specify its application scope to avoid ambiguity.
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