Match the Most Appropriate Term to the Definition

question 14

Multiple Choice

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-A plaintiff's suit against a defendant is successful,but the verdict is cut in half because the plaintiff's own actions helped produce the injury

• A)respondeat superior
• B)comparative negligence
• C)strict liability
• D)workers' compensation
• E)res ipsa loquitur
• F)libel
• G)negligence
• H)slander
• I)last clear chance
• J)defamation
• K)assumption of risk
• L)assault
• M)contributory negligence
• N)battery
• O)gross negligence
• P)intentional tort
• Q)standard of care
• R)zone of danger
• S)ultrahazardous activity
• T)transferred intent

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Definitions:

Wrongfully Terminated

Being dismissed or fired from a job for illegal or improper reasons that violate company policy or law.

Franchisor

A franchisor is a business that grants licenses to franchisees for the operation of a business under the franchisor's brand and system.

Franchise

A type of business relationship where a franchisor allows a franchisee to use its trademark, products, and business model in exchange for a fee.

Sole Proprietorship

A business structure where a single individual both owns and operates the business, and is responsible for all its debts and liabilities.