Endangered Species Act
/ˌɛn.dæn.dʒərd ˈspiʃiz ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A United States federal law enacted in 1973 aimed at protecting and recovering imperiled species and the ecosystems upon which they depend.
The Endangered Species Act prohibits activities that harm listed species or their habitats.
Forms
- endangered species act
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as ESA, careful drafting is required to specify species or habitats subject to protection under this act.
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