Liability Risk

/ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti rɪsk/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The exposure or potential for legal responsibility arising from claims or damages for which a party may be held accountable.
    The company faced significant liability risk due to its product defects.

Forms

  • liability risk

Commentary

Liability risk commonly appears in contexts assessing potential legal obligations and damages; it is distinct from general risk because it focuses specifically on legal accountability.

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