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liability theory  

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  • Theories of liability are intended to explicate the conditions under which a party can be held legally responsible for harms to others caused by said party's activities. Harms for which a party can be held liable include personal injury, property damages, and certain intangible harms such as mental anguish and loss of future earnings. [Source: Encyclopedia of Business Ethics and Society; Liability Theory]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-DMXV3H2J-5

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