Attributing
/əˈtrɪb.juː.tɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of ascribing legal responsibility or fault to a person or entity.
The court is attributing liability to the defendant for negligence.
Forms
- attribute
- attributes
- attributed
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Commentary
Used primarily in contexts where responsibility or fault is legally assigned, especially in tort and criminal law.
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