concerted action

concerted action definition - legal

n

Activity that is planned, agreed upon, arranged, and carried out by parties acting together with the shared intent to pursue some scheme or cause. Typically, each party involved is civilly and criminally liable for the actions of all the other parties committed in furtherance of the scheme or cause. Also called concert of action. See also conspiracy, tortfeasor, and concert of action rule.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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