Remediation
/ˌriːməˈdiːʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of correcting or remedying a breach, defect, or violation in law, contracts, property, or environmental contexts.
The court ordered the remediation of the contaminated property to comply with environmental laws.
- (n.) The process of enforcing compliance by restoring a party or item to a lawful or contractual condition.
Remediation efforts included policy changes to meet regulatory standards.
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Commentary
Remediation is a broad legal concept, often used in environmental law, contract law, and compliance contexts to denote correction of legal or factual defects; precise usage varies by field.
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