单词 | public liability |
释义 | > as lemmaspublic liability public liability n. (a) a debt owed by the State; (b) Insurance a legal responsibility to make financial reparation to a member of the public for death, injury, or damage to property caused by failing to take reasonable care in one's actions; frequently attributive, esp. in public liability insurance. ΚΠ 1839 Star & Republican Banner (Gettysburg, Pa.) 19 Mar. Its [sc. the administration's] exertions will continue to be steadily directed to discharge the public liabilities. 1893 Manufacturer & Builder Nov. 252/3 It insured steam boilers, machinery of every description, employers' liability, public liability and general accidents. 1898 Fitchburg (Mass.) Daily Sentinel 26 Mar. 4/5 Foreign insurance companies transacting surety, employers' or public liability insurance in this state. 1952 P. Studenski & H. E. Krooss Financial Hist. U.S. x. 115 The state adopted a free banking system, requiring a 100 per cent reserve against all public liabilities. 2000 Plumbing Mag. (Inst. of Plumbing) May 32/2 Whilst many of our members hold Public Liability insurance, there are still some members who do not hold any insurance whatsoever. < as lemmas |
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