no-fault

Definitions of "no-fault"
  1. Refers to an auto insurance policy where, after an accident, one's own insurance company compensates for losses like property damage, medical expenses, and lost wages up to a certain limit, irrespective of who was responsible for the accident. The right to sue the party responsible for the accident may be restricted or ruled out in such an arrangement
  2. Refers to a type of divorce where the dissolution of a marriage does not require a demonstration of wrongdoing by either partner
How to use "no-fault" in a sentence
  1. Under the terms of a no-fault insurance policy, the insurer will cover the medical bills regardless of who caused the car crash.
  2. In some states, a no-fault divorce can be acquired without the need to prove any misconduct on the part of either spouse.
  3. For car owners with no-fault coverage, their own insurance company pays for their losses in case of an accident, regardless of who is at fault.

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