The Doctrine of __________ Is the Basis for an Employer's

question 32

Multiple Choice

The doctrine of __________ is the basis for an employer's liability for an unauthorized tort committed by an employee within the scope of employment.

• A) respondeat superior
• B) apparent authority
• C) direct liability
• D) indemnification

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Definitions:

Ray-finned Fishes

A diverse group of fishes characterized by fins supported by long, bony rods arranged in a ray pattern.

Amphibians

A class of cold-blooded vertebrates that live both in water and on land at different life stages, including frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts.

Homo Erectus

An extinct species of early human that lived throughout much of the Pleistocene geological epoch, known for their upright stance.

Australopithecus Robustus

is a species of early hominins that lived in Southern Africa approximately 1 to 2 million years ago, known for its robust physical traits.