##  [Harm Principle](/harm-principle) 

  ##  [Harm Principle](https://health.quantumdictionary.io/harm-principle-0) 

  

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Definition

A philosophical principle that individual liberty may be justifiably limited only to prevent harm to others; restrictions on freedom require a demonstrable causal connection to the prevention of significant, non‑trivial harm to persons other than the actor.