Predation
/ˌpriːdæˈteɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of one party exploiting or taking advantage of another, often unfairly or unlawfully.
The lawsuit addressed corporate predation in the marketplace.
- (n.) In environmental law, the act of one animal preying upon another.
Predation affects the balance of species in protected habitats.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, predation often refers to exploitative conduct, particularly in antitrust or corporate law; clarity in context is key to distinguish it from biological usage.
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