Liability Period
/ˈlaɪəˌbɪləti ˈpɪriəd/
Definitions
- (n.) The fixed duration during which a party is legally responsible for obligations or claims under a contract or insurance policy.
The liability period for damages under the insurance policy is three years from the date of the incident.
- (n.) The time frame prescribed by law or contract within which liability for certain wrongful acts or breaches may be enforced.
Claims must be filed within the liability period to be legally enforceable.
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- liability period
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Commentary
The term often appears in insurance and contract law contexts; precise drafting should clearly define start and end points of the liability period to avoid ambiguity.
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