Genetic Engineering
/ˌdʒɛnɪtɪk ˌɛnʤɪˈnɪərɪŋ/
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- (n.) The deliberate modification of an organism's genetic material using biotechnology, often subject to legal regulation concerning bioethics, patents, and environmental safety.
The genetic engineering of crops raises important legal issues regarding intellectual property and biosafety.
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Legal definitions often emphasize regulatory frameworks and the intersection with patent and biosafety laws.
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