Attribution Rules
/əˌtrɪbjuˈtɪʃən rulz/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal principles or guidelines determining the assignment of responsibility, liability, or credit for an action or event to a particular party.
The court applied the attribution rules to identify which party was liable for the damages.
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- attribution rules
- attribution rule
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Commentary
Attribution rules vary by jurisdiction and context, often specifying how acts or knowledge of one person or entity are legally imputed to another, such as an employer or principal.
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