Emissions Cap
/ˈɪmɪʃənz kæp/
Definitions
- (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
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Commentary
Often used in environmental law and policy drafting to limit pollutants; clarity about scope and enforcement is critical.
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