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    contributory negligence

    contributory negligence - Dictionary definition and meaning for word contributory negligence

    Definition
    (noun) (law) behavior by the plaintiff that contributes to the harm resulting from the defendant's negligence
    Example Sentence
    • in common law any degree of contributory negligence would bar the plaintiff from collecting damages
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