Resource Conservation
/ˈriːsɔːrs ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal and regulatory practices aimed at sustainably managing and protecting natural, economic, or human resources.
Environmental laws promote resource conservation to ensure long-term sustainability.
- (n.) The principle applied in law to limit the depletion or waste of resources through governmental policies or contractual obligations.
Resource conservation principles underpinned the water usage restrictions imposed by the court.
Forms
- resource conservation
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Commentary
Resource conservation in legal contexts often intersects with environmental statutes and property law; drafting should clarify the specific type of resource and applicable regulatory frameworks.
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