Disaster Law
/ˈdɪz·əs·tər lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of law governing prevention, response, recovery, and mitigation related to natural or man-made disasters.
Disaster law requires governments to prepare emergency plans to protect citizens.
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Commentary
Disaster law uniquely integrates multiple legal fields to address comprehensive regulatory frameworks for crises rather than focusing on a single specialized area.
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