vicarious liability

uncountable

(law) The legal responsibility of the superior for the acts of their subordinate.

Japanese Meaning

法律用語。上位者が部下の行為に対して負う法的責任。

The court held the company accountable under vicarious liability for the negligent actions of its employee.

裁判所は、従業員の過失行為について、上司が部下の行為に対して負う法的責任に基づき会社の責任を認めた。

Sense（1）

(law) The legal responsibility of the superior for the acts of their subordinate.