##  [Principle of Reciprocity](/principle-reciprocity) 

  ##  [Principle of Reciprocity](https://health.quantumdictionary.io/principle-reciprocity-0) 

  

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Definition

An ethical principle that when individuals or groups incur burdens, risks, or costs to benefit public health or the common good, relevant institutions or the wider community have a correlative duty to provide appropriate support, compensation, mitigation, or recognition proportional to the burden and context.