minimal harm
/mɪnɪməl ˈhɑrm/ · min·i·mal ·harm
noun
- The least amount of damage or negative impact that can be caused in a given situation. The company's goal was to minimize harm to the environment while still expanding its operations.
- A situation where the negative consequences are limited or minimized. The new policy aimed to reduce the risk of minimal harm to employees during the restructuring process.
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Did you know? The concept of minimal harm has been influential in fields such as business ethics, environmental policy, and medical research, where minimizing harm is often a primary goal.