Public Official Liability
/ˈpʌblɪk əˈfɪʃəl laɪəˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal responsibility of a public official for acts performed in the course of official duties, potentially subjecting them to civil liability.
The court ruled that the public official liability did not extend to actions outside the scope of employment.
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This term often arises in contexts involving claims against government officers for misconduct or negligence; immunity doctrines may limit such liability.
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