English Dictionary

de minimis

形容詞

Concerning things that are so minor as to be negligible, trivial or trifling. Often used to describe exemptions in government rules and regulations.

日本語の意味

無視できるほど小さい、取るに足りない / 些細な、重要性のない / （特に政府の規則などで）例外として扱われるほどの小さい規模のもの

The agency adopted a de minimis threshold for reporting small gifts to avoid overburdening staff.

その機関は、職員に過度な負担をかけないよう、少額の贈り物については報告を免除する取るに足らない基準を採用した。

意味（1）

Concerning things that are so minor as to be negligible, trivial or trifling. Often used to describe exemptions in government rules and regulations.

The tax is not payable on amounts below the de minimis limit of £100 per year.

意味（2）

(law) Beneath the notice of the law; so minor as not to warrant a penalty or remedy.

The behaviour of the accused was technically assault, but the judge found it de minimis and entered an acquittal.