De minimis rule

The de minimis rule is a legal principle that considers very small or minor violations or amounts as insignificant enough to ignore. In practice, it means that if the issue or damage is so minimal that it doesn’t warrant enforcement or penalties, authorities may overlook it to focus on more substantial matters. This rule helps avoid wasting resources on trivial cases and ensures that only significant violations are addressed. It’s often used in areas like tax, regulations, and law to streamline processes and prioritize serious issues.