vicarious liability
- An entity's legal responsibility for the wrongful or negligent actions committed by another individual, usually in a supervisorial relationship, such as an employer for an employee
- Due to vicarious liability, the company was held responsible for the damage caused by its delivery driver's reckless driving.
- The building owner faced vicarious liability when the building manager discriminated against tenants based on religion.
- Parents can come under vicarious liability for the harmful actions committed by their children.
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