Hamiltonian spite

English

Etymology

Derived from a 1964 paper on genetics by W. D. Hamilton.

Noun

Hamiltonian spite (uncountable)

  1. (social evolution) Behaviours occurring among conspecifics that have a cost for the actor and a negative impact upon the recipient.
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