Legal Definition and Related Resources of Vicarious

One of the meanings of the word vicar is one who performs the functions of another, a substitute. The word vicarious liability or responsibility denote the liability of one person for the wrongs of another as for instance the liability of the master for a tort committed by his servant in the course and within the scope of his employment.

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