Tort Law

Assumption of Risk

/ uh-SUMP-shun of risk /

Definition

A defense that the plaintiff voluntarily accepted known dangers.

Used in Context

“The skier\'s assumption of risk barred recovery for normal hazards.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: assumere, to take up

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