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legal duty :: legal definition


Legal duty - n. the responsibility to others to act according to the law. Proving the duty (such as not to be negligent, to keep premises safe, or to drive within the speed limit) and then showing that the duty was breached are required elements of any lawsuit for damages due to negligence or intentional injuries.

See also: duty of care and Related Law Terms ↓


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liability :: n. one of the most significant words in the field ... bility joint tortfeasors negligence
standard of care :: n. the watchfulness, attention, caution and pruden ... of care foreseeable risk negligence

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