Statutory Duty to Report
/ˈstætʃəˌtɔːri ˈdjuːti tuː rɪˈpɔːrt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal obligation imposed by statute requiring an individual or entity to report specified information to a designated authority.
Doctors have a statutory duty to report cases of infectious diseases to public health officials.
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- statutory duty to report
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Commentary
This term specifically denotes duties created by legislation, distinct from common law or contractual duties to report.
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