strict liability

noun

: liability imposed without regard to fault

Examples of strict liability in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Avila’s sister and co-plaintiff, Patricia Avila sued Brown in April 2021, alleging premises liability, negligent infliction of emotional distress and strict liability. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Operating an ecosystem with multiple autonomous entities also demands strict liability frameworks to determine accountability when integration gaps occur. — Gregorio Alejandro Patiño Zabala, Forbes.com, 16 June 2026

The lawsuit was filed on the bases of negligence, assault, battery, outrage and strict liability, seeking damages in excess of $75,000. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026

California’s dog bite statute creates strict liability for dog owners regardless of prior knowledge of the animal’s dangerous tendencies. — Anton Lucanus may 7, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for strict liability

• affability
• audibility
• bistability
• capability
• changeability
• contractility
• credibility
• culpability
• disability
• disutility
• durability
• fallibility

Legal Definition

strict liability

see also:

liability sense 2b