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liability
noun
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Word History
1705, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing liability
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“Liability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liability. Accessed 23 Aug. 2024.
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liability
nounLegal Definition
liability
nounNote: Civil liability is created by a legal theory or principle that places a duty or obligation (as to use due care) on the defendant.
Note: In some jurisdictions, joint and several liability remains despite adoption of comparative fault, and in others it has been eliminated by comparative fault.
called also product liability
Note: A plaintiff usually must show that a defective product was the proximate cause of injuries, was defective at the time of purchase, and was used for its intended purpose in order to establish a products liability claim.
More from Merriam-Webster on liability
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