Emissions Cap

/ˈɪmɪʃənz kæp/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A legal limit set on the total amount of pollutants that a person, company, or country can emit during a specified period.
    The government imposed an emissions cap to reduce air pollution by 2030.

Forms

  • emissions cap

Commentary

Often used in environmental law and policy drafting to limit pollutants; clarity about scope and enforcement is critical.

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