A Modern Basis for Vicarious Liability Is Termed the _____

question 28

Multiple Choice

A modern basis for vicarious liability is termed the _____ theory as it assumes that the principal is better equipped to pay damages than an agent.

• A) no-fault
• B) ultra vires
• C) deep pockets
• D) entity
• E) delectus personae

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Definitions:

Foucault

A French philosopher and historian known for his critical studies of social institutions, including psychiatry, medicine, and the prison system.

Post-structuralist

Refers to a movement in philosophy and sociology that critiques structuralism's emphases on static structures in favor of viewing social reality as fluid and indeterminate.

Discourses

Patterns of language use, communication, or narrative that shape knowledge, identities, and social interactions within particular contexts.

Foucault

Michel Foucault was a French philosopher, social theorist, and historian of ideas, known for his work on power relations, social institutions, and discourse.