safe harbor

English

Alternative forms

• safe-harbor (in attributive use), safe harbour (UK)

Etymology

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Noun

safe harbor (plural safe harbors)

1. A safe haven.
2. (business, law) A statutory, regulatory, or contractual provision that provides protection, usually from a penalty or liability.

See also

• safe harbor on Wikipedia.Wikipedia