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strict liability

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strict liability (uncountable)

(law) A standard of legal liability by which a person can be found liable regardless of intent, fault or negligence.

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Strict liability contempt Under the Contempt of Court Act 1981 it is criminal contempt of court to publish anything which creates a real risk that the course of justice in proceedings may be seriously impaired. Source: Internet

Strict liability Rather than focus on the behavior of the manufacturer (as in negligence), strict liability claims focus on the product itself. Source: Internet

Strict liability thus requires manufacturers to evaluate the full costs of their products. Source: Internet

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