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Foreseeable risk

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002184

A potential danger or harm that a reasonable person would anticipate or expect to occur under certain circumstances. In tort law, a defendant is generally held liable only for injuries resulting from risks that were foreseeable. The concept of foreseeability is central to determining negligence and duty of care.

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IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-002184
FieldLaw
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