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Definition strict liability in American English

strict liability noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˌstrɪkt laɪəˈbɪləti/
1

the principle that a crime can be committed even though the offender was not aware that one or more of their acts were actually criminal

Example

California law uses the principle of strict liability to determine who should be considered at-fault in the case of a dog bite accident.

Example

Driving while drunk is a good example of a strict liability offense.

Synonyms and related words
abatable accrual alienate
Definition strict liability in American English