Transferred intent

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounThe situation where, when the intention to harm one party inadvertently causes a second party to be harmed instead, the perpetrator is still held responsible.

Synonyms

intent direct intent attribution oblique intent malice malice in fact assault tortious interference intervening cause malicious prosecution trespass civil wrong

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