La responsabilité
Example: La responsabilité civile engage souvent la personne fautive en droit.
Definition
"La responsabilité" in law refers to the state or fact of being accountable for something, especially by law. It often involves the obligation to answer for one's actions and may require compensation for harm caused, as in civil liability where a guilty party is held responsible.
Etymology
The word "la responsabilité" comes from the French verb "responsable," which traces back to the Latin "responsum," meaning 'answer.' It originally signified the duty to respond or answer for one's actions, fitting perfectly with its legal sense of accountability.
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"La responsabilité" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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