eggshell skull

Definition of "eggshell skull"
  1. A legal principle stating that a person is liable for all outcomes of their actions, regardless if the results were unexpected or unforeseeable
How to use "eggshell skull" in a sentence
  1. The eggshell skull rule applied when the minor accident led to significant injuries.
  2. Despite the unforeseen severity of the victim's injuries, the defendant was still held responsible under the eggshell skull principle.
  3. The eggshell skull rule held the individual accountable for the consequences, even though the intensity of harm was unpredictable.

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