English Explanatory Dictionary

intervening cause

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A foreseeable event that occurs after a tortfeasor's initial act of negligence and causes injury to a victim, generally not absolving the tortfeasor of liability for injury.

Word forms

intervening cause

Related words

superseding cause supervening cause
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