Safety
/ˈseɪfti/
Definitions
- (n.) The condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.
Workers must follow protocols to ensure safety on the site.
- (n.) Legal measures or regulations designed to protect individuals or property.
The law mandates safety standards for all manufacturers.
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Commentary
Safety often appears in legal texts to denote both the state of being safe and the regulatory framework ensuring this condition.
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