Risk - Law Dictionary Search Results
coverage
1 : protection or indemnification by an insurance policy [the policy provides extensive against burglary] 2 : a risk assumed by the terms of an insurance contract [the policy lists four s: liability, medical payments, uninsured motorists,
clear and present danger
clear and present danger : a risk or threat to safety or other public interests that is serious and imminent ;esp : one that justifies
caveat emptor
Latin, may the buyer beware] : a principle in commercial transactions: without a warranty the buyer takes the risk as to the condition of the property or goods compare products liability at liability, warranty
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bond
bond 1 a : a usually formal written agreement by which a person undertakes to perform a certain act (as appear in court or fulfill the obligations of a contract) or abstain from performing an act...
assume
assume as·sumed as·sum·ing 1 : to voluntarily take upon oneself [ a risk] 2 : to take over (the debts or obligations of another) as one's own [ a mortgage]
knock and announce rule
and purpose before entering a premises in execution of a search or arrest warrant unless special circumstances (as risk of harm to the police) warrant unannounced or forcible entry compare exigent circumstances no-knock search warrant at warrant
good
good bet·ter best 1 : commercially sound or reliable [a risk] 2 a : valid or effectual under the law b : free of defects 3 a : characterized
manslaughter
an unlawful act not amounting to a felony, or from the commission of a lawful act involving a risk of injury or death that is done in an unlawful, reckless, or grossly negligent manner see also reckless
ultrahazardous activity
ultrahazardous activity : an uncommon activity involving a risk of injury that cannot be eliminated by the exercise of the utmost care see also abnormally dangerous activity
endangered
Being in a condition or situation where life or serious harm is possible in danger at risk
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