compensatory liability
[/ˌkɒmpənˈseɪtəri laɪˈæbɪləti/]
nounpl: compensatory liabilities
responsabilidade compensatória
1. Legal obligation to pay damages or provide compensation for harm, loss, or injury caused to another party, typically in civil law cases
The court imposed compensatory liability on the defendant to reimburse the plaintiff for medical expenses.
O tribunal impôs responsabilidade compensatória ao réu para reembolsar o demandante pelas despesas médicas.
2. In environmental law, the obligation of a responsible party to restore or compensate for environmental damage caused by their actions or negligence
The oil company faced compensatory liability for the ecosystem damage resulting from the pipeline leak.
A companhia petrolífera enfrentou responsabilidade compensatória pelos danos ao ecossistema resultantes do vazamento do oleoduto.
3. Financial accountability requiring a party to provide restitution or indemnification for losses suffered by another
Under compensatory liability, the manufacturer must cover all costs associated with product defects.
Sob responsabilidade compensatória, o fabricante deve cobrir todos os custos associados aos defeitos do produto.
This term is fundamental in both Brazilian and American legal systems, representing a cornerstone principle of civil law where parties who cause harm must provide financial compensation to injured parties. In Brazil, it is deeply embedded in the Código Civil (Civil Code) and reflects the Roman law tradition. In the USA, compensatory liability is central to tort law and product liability cases. The concept emphasizes restoration and justice for victims rather than purely punitive measures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to be held liable for damages
to shoulder compensatory responsibility
to bear the burden of restitution
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