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Definition vicarious liability in British English

vicarious liability noun

[uncountable] noun
/vɪˌkeəriəs laɪəˈbɪləti/
1

the situation where one person is held legally responsible for the actions of another person, for example when an employer is responsible for the acts of an employee. Vicarious liability is often referred to as employers' secondary liability.

Synonyms and related words
abatable accrual alienate
Definition vicarious liability in British English