Incrementalism
/ɪnˈkrɛmən.təˌlɪzəm/
Definitions
- (n.) A doctrine or practice of making changes gradually or by small increments, especially in legal or policy reforms.
The legislature adopted incrementalism to cautiously update the regulatory framework.
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In legal contexts, incrementalism often reflects a preference for stability and predictability by avoiding abrupt changes in law or policy.
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