Duty of Care
/ˈdjuːti əv keər/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal obligation requiring individuals or entities to conform to a standard of reasonable care to avoid causing harm to others.
The defendant breached the duty of care by failing to maintain safe premises.
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Commentary
Duty of care typically arises in tort law to establish liability; clarity on the applicable standard of care is crucial in drafting and litigation.
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