Vicarious
/vɪˈkɛəriəs/
Definitions
- (adj.) Experienced or felt by watching, hearing, or reading about someone else rather than by doing something oneself.
She took a vicarious pleasure in her friend's success.
- (adj.) Done or suffered by one person acting as a substitute for another, especially in legal responsibility or liability.
The company may be held vicariously liable for its employee's actions.
Forms
- vicariously
Related terms
Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to describe liability imposed on one party for the actions of another; clear attribution is crucial in drafting.
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