/vɪkeəriəs/ – adjective
Definition: xch VICARIAL. Liên quan đến trách nhiệm pháp lý của một bên đối với hành vi của người khác.
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, “vicarious” refers to a situation where one person or entity is held responsible for the actions or omissions of another person or entity, based on a specific legal relationship between them. This concept is often applied in the context of employer-employee relationships, where an employer may be held vicariously liable for the actions of an employee that occur within the scope of their employment.
Example: The employer may be held vicariously liable for the actions of their employees committed within the scope of their employment.