Tort Law

Scope of Employment

/ skohp of em-PLOY-ment /

Definition

The range of activities an employee is authorized to perform by the employer.

Used in Context

“Vicarious liability requires the tortious act be within scope of employment.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: scopus, target

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