Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
assumption-of-risk
noun
/əˈsʌmˌʃən ʌv rɪsk/
Definition
The doctrine or legal concept that a person may not recover for injuries received from a risk they voluntarily accepted.
Examples
- In extreme sports, participants often sign waivers acknowledging the assumption of risk associated with their activities.
- Before starting the project, he understood the assumption of risk involved in the outdoor construction work.
Meaning
In law, the assumption of risk refers to the idea that individuals can be held responsible for their own injuries if they knowingly engaged in an activity that involved certain dangers.
Synonyms
- risk-taking
- voluntary assumption of risk
- self-responsibility
