Inter-Generational Equity
/ˌɪntərˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənəl ˈekwɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) Principle that current generations hold the environment and resources in trust for future generations, ensuring fairness in use and preservation.
The court emphasized inter-generational equity in its ruling on sustainable resource management.
Forms
- inter-generational equity
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Commentary
Often invoked in environmental and natural resource law, this principle guides policies to balance present needs with future rights.
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