fault liability
Liability based on some degree of blameworthiness. — Also termed fault-based liability. Cf. strict liability.
Liability based on some degree of blameworthiness. — Also termed fault-based liability. Cf. strict liability.
fault liability 过失责任 为“绝对责任”的对称,指被保险人因任何疏忽或过失违反法律应尽义务,或违背社会公共生活准则而致他人财产或人身损害时,应对受害人进行赔偿的责任。例如违章驾驶汽车、发生交通事故、造成他人伤亡,肇事人就应承担法律赔偿责任。法律上的过失责任往往是侵权行为。