Contributory
/kənˈtrɪbjətɔːri/
Definitions
- (adj.) Serving to help bring about a result or effect, especially legal liability.
His contributory negligence reduced the damages he could recover.
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Commentary
Used frequently in tort law, especially in the context of contributory negligence, where a party's own fault partially causes the harm.
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