English Explanatory Dictionary

superseding cause

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An unforeseeable event that occurs after a tortfeasor's initial act of negligence and causes injury to a victim, generally absolving the tortfeasor of liability for injury.

Word forms

superseding cause

Related words

supervening cause intervening cause force majeure
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