Discharge Permit
/ˈdɪstʃɑrdʒ pɜrmɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) An official authorization allowing the release or disposal of substances, waste, or pollutants under regulated conditions.
The company obtained a discharge permit before releasing treated wastewater into the river.
- (n.) A legal document certifying the discharge of debt or obligation under specified terms.
He presented the discharge permit proving his loan had been fully repaid.
Forms
- discharge permit
- discharge permits
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Commentary
In environmental law contexts, discharge permits often specify limits and conditions to control pollution; precise drafting must reflect applicable statutory and regulatory frameworks.
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