The Term ________ Refers to a Defense a Defendant Can

question 49

Multiple Choice

The term ________ refers to a defense a defendant can use against a plaintiff who knowingly and voluntarily entered into or participated in an activity that had a high probability of resulting in injury to the plaintiff.

• A) superseding event
• B) comparative negligence
• C) assumption of risk
• D) intervening event

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Definitions:

Structural Functionalist

An approach highlighting how societal structures contribute to the overall functioning and stability of a society.

Retreatist

An individual who rejects both the cultural goals and the institutionalized means of achieving them, often withdrawing from society.

Elijah Anderson

An American sociologist known for his influential work on race relations, urban ethnography, and the study of the African American experience.

Young African American Men

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