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Term: Respondeat Superior

Description:

Respondeat superior, a Latin legal term, refers to the doctrine that holds employers responsible for the acts or omissions of their employees, performed within the scope of their employment. It is a principle of vicarious liability that enables individuals who have been harmed by an employee's actions to seek compensation from the employer.

Sample Sentences:

1. The doctrine of respondeat superior ensures that companies are held accountable for any harm caused by their employees.
2. Under respondeat superior, if a delivery person causes an accident while performing work duties, the company may be sued.
3. The employer may escape liability under respondeat superior if it is demonstrated that the employee was acting outside the scope of their employment.

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