least concern

American  

[leest kuhn-surn] / ˈlist kənˈsɜrn /

adjective

Biology, Ecology.

1. (of a plant or animal species) assessed to be thriving, with a distribution or population status that is neither threatened nor near threatened, as categorized by the IUCN Red List: LC

   Among the least concern birds on our favorite watches are the sandhill cranes and the pied-billed grebes.

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Etymology

Origin of least concern

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

But the Nationals can make room for Harper in their outfield if they need to do so, and whatever competitive balance tax concerns they might have, they can make room for him financially, too.

From Washington Post • Oct. 29, 2018

William J. Kambas, a partner at Withersworldwide, a law firm that was particularly active in doing 1031 exchanges for art, hopes buyers’ passion for collecting overrides their tax concerns.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2018

However noble their intentions, home-sharing websites come with their share of problems from illegal listings and tax concerns to an array of other crimes.

From Washington Times • Jul. 16, 2016

Technology giant Apple Inc's sale last week of $17 billion of bonds, the largest-ever corporate issue, was seen by some as motivated by tax concerns.

From Reuters • May 6, 2013

Some think tax concerns are so severe that owners will either reject the proposed sale or force the Malkins to rewrite tax treatment and other parts of the offering, subject to change.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2012