Definitions by JuLiA
tragedy of the commons
A situation where the overuse or abuse by some of a resource that lies in the public domain leads to the loss of use of the resource for everyone.
When Fred let his sheep graze on the public square, he caused a real tragedy of the commons . . . now where are the college students supposed to go to play frisbee?
tragedy of the commons by Julia August 27, 2003
Shire
Affectionate and Core word for the beautiful area of countryside and villages in South-East Leicestershire and bordering on Northamptonshire which runs from Kibworth in the North West, down via Medbourne and Ashley in the South East and round to the hub, Market Harborough in the South West. Particular beauty spots are The Lane, The Climbing Bridge and the Neville garden.
mahtob
pronounced: MAAAH-tohb