noun
The policy of devastating all land and buildings in the course of advancing or retreating troops so as to leave nothing salvageable to the enemy.
scorched-earth policy
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Noun
(plural scorched earth policies)
- Alternative spelling of scorched-earth policy.
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scorched earth policy - Investment & Finance Definition
A method of dealing with an unwanted takeover attempt in which the target company sells its valuable assets and takes on debt in order to make itself appear unattractive to the company planning the takeover.
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