natural and probable consequence
noun
natural and prob·a·ble con·se·quence
: a consequence that one could reasonably expect to result from an act
the injury was determined to be a natural and probable consequence of the defendant's negligence
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“Natural and probable consequence.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/natural%20and%20probable%20consequence. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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