Imputed
/ɪmˈpjuːtɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Legally attributed to a person or entity, regardless of actual knowledge or intent.
The defendant was held liable due to imputed negligence.
- (v.) Past tense of impute; to attribute responsibility or fault to someone legally.
The court imputed the actions of the employee to the employer.
Forms
- impute
- imputes
- imputing
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Commentary
Imputed often functions as a past participle form of 'impute,' describing legal attribution of actions or knowledge, especially in contexts like negligence and liability.
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