Legal minimums refer to the lowest possible limit set by law for certain activities or behaviors. The term can be replaced by several synonyms such as legal baseline, statutory minimums, and regulatory floor, all of which convey the same notion of the lowest acceptable standard. These synonyms are used in legal systems to establish a minimum level of compliance or performance for various activities and industries. Failure to meet these minimums can result in sanctions, fines, or other legal penalties. However, in some cases, legal minimums may not be sufficient to ensure ethical or responsible behavior, leading to discussions of raising the bar and setting higher standards.