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Meaning of assumption of risk | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

An affirmative defense in tort law which bars a plaintiff's right to recovery against a tortfeasor if the defendant can demonstrate that the plaintiff assumed risks inherent to the dangerous activity in which the plaintiff was participating.

uncountable

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Assumption Parish assumption, hypothesis Assumptionist Assumptions assumptiousness assumptiveness

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