"harm principle" meaning in All languages combined

See harm principle on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} harm principle (uncountable)
  1. (law) A legal principle under which the state should only limit an individual's actions to the extent that they would cause harm to another. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Law
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