strict liability

noun

: liability imposed without regard to fault

Examples of strict liability in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The state’s condo law, in effect since 2003, created strict liability for developers in the 10 years following condo construction, requiring substantial insurance cost for builders. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024 Under the judge’s ruling, claims for strict liability, design negligence and negligent undertaking, among others, were dismissed. Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Oct. 2023 South Carolina law imposes strict liability on dog owners when their dogs knock someone down, leading to a larger insurance payout, according to the motion. Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 17 May 2023 Furthermore, the judge wrote, the regulation imposes strict liability on homeowners, regardless of why the trash is there. John Kelly, Washington Post, 16 May 2023 Remember, sanctions are strict liability. Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 9 Aug. 2022 The complaints allege strict liability, negligence, unjust enrichment and invasion of privacy. Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Aug. 2022 Regardless of the justifiable arguments against yesterday’s activity, OFAC remains a strict liability offense and, for now, funds in Tornado Cash pools are frozen and US citizens cannot interact with funds that have a connection with Tornado Cash. Hailey Lennon, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 The lawsuit brings actions for strict liability against TikTok, based on both defective design and a failure to warn, for negligence and for violation of California's legal consumer remedies law. Bruce Vielmetti, USA TODAY, 7 July 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of strict liability was in 1896

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“Strict liability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strict%20liability. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

Legal Definition

strict liability

see liability sense 2b

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