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precautionary principle

/prɪˈkɔʃənɛri ˈprɪnsəpəl/ /prɪˈkɔːʃənəri ˈprɪnsɪpəl/
noun
GeneralEnvironment
  1. 1 ihtiyat ilkesi, önleyici tedbir ilkesi uncountable

Definition (English)

The idea that action should be taken to prevent possible harm, even before the science is certain.

Example Sentences

  1. The precautionary principle guides environmental policy.
    İhtiyat ilkesi çevre politikasını yönlendirir.
  2. We must apply the precautionary principle here.
    Burada ihtiyat ilkesini uygulamalıyız.

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