primary liability

Definition of "primary liability"
  1. The immediate responsibility placed on an individual due to their own careless behavior, failure to fulfill an obligation, or legal commitment
How to use "primary liability" in a sentence
  1. The driver accepted primary liability for the accident as it was caused by his negligence.
  2. In the contract, if there is a breach, the signatory has primary liability.
  3. Because of her careless actions, she bore the primary liability for the damages.
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