Corporate Criminal Liability
/ˈkɔːrpərət krɪmɪnəl ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal principle holding a corporation liable for crimes committed by its agents or employees acting within the scope of their corporate duties.
The company faced corporate criminal liability for the environmental violations caused by its managers.
Forms
- corporate criminal liability
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Commentary
Often requires proof that the criminal act was authorized, directed, or tolerated by corporate management; rules vary by jurisdiction.
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