Imputing
/ɪmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of attributing a legal consequence, such as liability or knowledge, to a person regardless of their actual mental state or conduct.
The court is imputing liability to the employer for the actions of the employee.
Forms
- impute
- imputes
- imputed
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Commentary
Imputing often involves attributing acts or knowledge by operation of law rather than actual fact, a key concept in determining fault or responsibility.
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