Safe Haven
/ˌseɪf ˈheɪvən/
Definitions
- (n.) A place or jurisdiction offering legal protection from persecution, prosecution, or enforcement of certain laws.
The country was declared a safe haven for political refugees.
- (n.) A legal or financial arrangement that offers protection from liability or risk, such as safe harbor provisions in securities law.
The statute includes a safe haven for companies complying with disclosure rules.
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Commentary
Often used interchangeably with 'safe harbor' in legal contexts, but 'safe haven' emphasizes protection from external legal threats or persecution rather than procedural safeharbor compliance.
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