Public Service Obligation
/ˈpʌblɪk ˈsɜːrvɪs ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal requirement imposed on a service provider, often in utilities or transport, to offer certain services to the public under specified conditions, despite potential commercial losses.
The airline was granted subsidies to fulfill its public service obligation on remote routes.
Forms
- public service obligation
- public service obligations
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Commentary
Usually applied in regulated industries; drafting should clearly specify scope, duration, and compensation mechanisms to ensure enforceability.
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