safe harbor

Definition 1

Provision in an agreement, law, or regulation that affords protection from liability or penalty under specified circumstances or if certain conditions are met.

Definition 2

Anti-hostile takeover defense in which the target firm acquires a very heavily regulated firm thus making itself a less attractive candidate for acquisition.


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