Business Law

Business Judgment Rule

/ BIZ-nes JUJ-ment rool /

Definition

Protects corporate directors from liability for honest business decisions.

Used in Context

“The business judgment rule shielded directors from the failed expansion.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: judicium, judgment

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