reasonable person standard

in law, a standard often used to judge the appropriateness of a person’s actions by comparing them against the actions of a hypothetical reasonable person in the same situation. This standard is often invoked in cases involving allegations of negligence.

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Psychology term of the day

May 8th 2024

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