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Definition(s)

Common heritage of mankind (...) is a principle of international law which holds that defined territorial areas and elements of humanity's common heritage (cultural and natural) should be held in trust for future generations and be protected from exploitation by individual nation states or corporations. (Source: Wikipedia)

Hierarchy

Related terms:
common heritage of humanity
common heritage of humankind
common heritage principle
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