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remedial action

noun

: an action taken to effect long-term restoration of environmental quality (as under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act) compare removal action

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“Remedial action.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/remedial%20action. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.

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