Causal Nexus
/ˈkɔː.zəl ˈnɛk.səs/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal principle linking an act or event as a necessary cause to a resulting effect, particularly in liability determinations.
The plaintiff must establish a causal nexus between the defendant's conduct and the injury sustained.
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Commentary
The term emphasizes the necessary connection required to attribute legal responsibility; often central in tort and criminal law for establishing liability.
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