Contribution
/ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of giving money, goods, services, or effort to a common fund or cause, especially in law to satisfy a debt or liability.
Each defendant made a contribution toward the settlement.
- (n.) In tort law, the right of a defendant who has paid more than their fair share of damages to recover the excess from other liable parties.
The plaintiff sought contribution from all negligent drivers involved in the accident.
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Commentary
Contribution often arises in contexts involving joint liability and equitable sharing of financial responsibility among multiple parties.
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