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Term

precaution

Term

Action taken to anticipate, identify and reduce the impact of 'surprises' (unknown impacts and therefore unknown probabilities).

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EEA Glossary

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Definition source publication

EEA. 1991. Late lessons from early warnings: the precautionary principle 1896-2000.

Publication year

1991

Definition source URL

http://glossary.eea.europa.eu/EEAGlossary

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EEA

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Subjects

Long definition

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