Nuclear Liability
/ˈnuːkliər laɪˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal responsibility of a party for damages resulting from nuclear incidents or radiation exposure.
The company faced nuclear liability claims after the reactor accident.
- (n.) A specialized area of tort law and insurance regulating compensation for harm caused by nuclear activities.
Nuclear liability frameworks often involve international conventions and state regulations.
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- nuclear liability
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Commentary
Nuclear liability typically involves strict liability principles to ensure prompt victim compensation without requiring proof of negligence.
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