| 单词 |
respondeat superior |
| 释义 |
‖ respondeat superior, phr. Law.|rɛˈspɒndeɪæt suːˈpɛrɪɔə(r)|
[L., ‘let the principal answer’.]
A maxim embodying the rule of vicarious liability (see quots.).
[1601W. Fulbecke Parallele or Conference Civill Law, Canon Law & Common Law i. x. f. 76 A plea in Abatement of a writte bee not peremptorie, but a respondeat vlterius.] a1634E. Coke Fourth Part Inst. Lawes Eng. (1644) xi. 114 Now it is good to know, how the law commonly called Respondeat superior, holdeth in this Court and in other Courts. 1848W. Harton Law Lexicon 587/2 Respondeat superior, (let the superior answer). If a coroner of a county is insufficient, the county, as his superior, shall answer for him. 1903Automobile & Carriage Builders' Jrnl. May 133/2 The maxim respondeat superior. 1965Mod. Law Rev. XXVIII. 584 It is trite learning that civil responsibility could in general be imposed respondeat superior. 1976Billings (Montana) Gaz. 6 July 3-a/2, I have no trouble with the concept of accepting responsibility for one's actions. It's called ‘respondeat superior’. That is, the principal is liable for the actions of his agent which are authorized. It was what the Nuremberg trials were all about. |
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