National Reserve
/ˈnæʃənəl rɪˈzɜrv/
Definitions
- (n.) A designated stockpile of resources or personnel maintained by a government for strategic or emergency use.
The government activated the national reserve during the crisis to ensure resource availability.
- (n.) An area of land protected and managed by a state for conservation, cultural preservation, or restricted public use.
The national reserve is subject to strict environmental regulations to preserve its wildlife.
Forms
- national reserve
- national reserves
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "national reserve" may refer either to strategic resource stockpiles or to protected lands, so definitions should be clarified by context.
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