outcome responsibility
The view that those who cause harm are responsible for it even in the absence of fault. Cf. strict liability under LIABILITY.
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outcome responsibility
outcome responsibility. The view that those who cause harm are responsible for it even in the absence of fault. Cf. strict liability under LIABILITY. “Outcome responsibility serves to foster a sense of identity because it does not stretch indefinitely into the future but enables each of us to claim for ourselves, or to share with
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strict liability
Liability that does not depend on actual negligence or intent to harm, but that is based on the breach of an absolute duty to make something safe. • Strict liability most often applies either to ultrahazardous activities or in products-liability cases. — Also termed absolute liability; liability without fault. Cf. fault liability; OUTCOME RESPONSIBILITY. [Cases:
fix
fix, n. 1. A dose of an illegal drug (the defendant testified that he robbed the store because he needed to buy a fix). 2. A navigational reading. fix, vb. 1. To announce (an exchange price, interest rate, etc.) (interest was fixed at 6%). 2. To establish (a person’s liability or responsibility) (you cannot fix