Master and servant

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003180",
  "term": "Master and servant",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A historical legal relationship where one person (the master) had control over the actions of another (the servant) in the performance of work. This concept formed the basis for vicarious liability, where the master could be held responsible for the servant's torts committed within the scope of employment. Modern employment law has largely replaced this terminology with employer-employee relationships, emphasizing contractual agreements and statutory protections.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/master-and-servant/"
}