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rescue doctrine Law Definition

n

The principle in torts that a wrongdoer who endangers a person by negligence is liable for any injuries sustained by someone who acted reasonably in attempting to rescue the endangered person. See also Good Samaritan doctrine.

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  8. ‹ res publica
  9. ‹ res judicata
  10. ‹ res ipsa loquitur
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