damn fool doctrine

Insurance. The principle that an insurer may deny (esp. liability) coverage when an insured engages in behavior that is so ill-conceived that the insurer should not be compelled to bear the loss resulting from the insured’s actions.

— Also termed damned-fool doctrine.

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