antisalvacy
The principle or policy of opposing the recovery, salvage, or retrieval of lost or damaged property, particularly in maritime or environmental contexts. It often refers to the legal or ethical stance that certain wreckage or debris should remain undisturbed to protect historical integrity or ecosystems.
Examples
3 of 5The local community's antisalvacy stance prevented the company from removing the old shipwreck from the harbor.
The local community's policy against recovery prevented the company from removing the old shipwreck from the harbor.
The international treaty emphasizes antisalvacy to ensure that underwater cultural heritage remains protected from commercial exploitation.
The international treaty emphasizes the prevention of salvage to ensure that underwater cultural heritage remains protected from commercial exploitation.
I don't understand the antisalvacy rules here; why can't we just pick up the scrap metal left on the beach?
I don't understand the non-recovery rules here; why can't we just pick up the scrap metal left on the beach?
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Break it down: 'Anti' (against) + 'Salvage' (to save or recover property). Antisalvacy is the 'No-Saving' rule.
Quick Quiz
The government implemented an ______ policy to ensure the sunken fleet remains an undisturbed memorial.
Correct!
The correct answer is: antisalvacy
Examples
The local community's antisalvacy stance prevented the company from removing the old shipwreck from the harbor.
everydayThe local community's policy against recovery prevented the company from removing the old shipwreck from the harbor.
The international treaty emphasizes antisalvacy to ensure that underwater cultural heritage remains protected from commercial exploitation.
formalThe international treaty emphasizes the prevention of salvage to ensure that underwater cultural heritage remains protected from commercial exploitation.
I don't understand the antisalvacy rules here; why can't we just pick up the scrap metal left on the beach?
informalI don't understand the non-recovery rules here; why can't we just pick up the scrap metal left on the beach?
Academic debates often weigh the benefits of archaeological study against the strict antisalvacy protocols of deep-sea conservation.
academicAcademic debates often weigh the benefits of archaeological study against the strict non-retrieval protocols of deep-sea conservation.
The firm had to adjust its logistics strategy due to the new antisalvacy regulations governing the industrial waste zone.
businessThe firm had to adjust its logistics strategy due to the new non-salvage regulations governing the industrial waste zone.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
principle of antisalvacy
the fundamental rule of not recovering property
antisalvacy measures
steps taken to prevent salvage
strict antisalvacy zone
an area where recovery is strictly forbidden
Often Confused With
Antisalinity refers to resistance to salt or saltiness, whereas antisalvacy refers to the prevention of recovery/salvage.
Antisalivary refers to substances that reduce saliva production, unrelated to maritime or property law.
Usage Notes
Antisalvacy is a highly specialized term used primarily in legal, maritime, and environmental contexts. It is rarely used in general conversation unless referring to specific protection laws for shipwrecks or ecological sites.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse this with 'anti-privacy' due to the similar suffix, or they may mistakenly use 'antisalvancy,' which is not a recognized form.
Memory Tip
Break it down: 'Anti' (against) + 'Salvage' (to save or recover property). Antisalvacy is the 'No-Saving' rule.
Word Origin
Derived from the Greek prefix 'anti-' (against) and the Latin 'salvare' (to save), combined with the English suffix '-acy' denoting a state or quality.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The term is significant in international maritime law, particularly regarding the protection of famous wrecks like the Titanic from commercial treasure hunters.
Quick Quiz
The government implemented an ______ policy to ensure the sunken fleet remains an undisturbed memorial.
Correct!
The correct answer is: antisalvacy
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