Tort Liability
/ˈtɔrt ˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal responsibility arising from a wrongful act or omission causing harm to another, entitling the injured party to relief or damages.
The company faced tort liability for the injuries caused by its defective product.
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Commentary
Tort liability encompasses both fault-based and strict liability claims; precise terms should be used to clarify the nature of the liability in legal drafting.
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