noun
Meaning 1
A safe haven.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Phrase guide
safe harbor
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noun
Meaning 2
A statutory, regulatory, or contractual provision that provides protection, usually from a penalty or liability.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, law
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noun
Meaning 3
the target company defends itself by acquiring a company so onerously regulated that it makes the target less attractive
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- the acquisition gave the company a safe harbor
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Broader terms: shark repellent, porcupine provision
History
Etymology
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