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strict liability

Strict liability is a legal doctrine applying to tort law that basically holds the manufacturer, wholesaler and/or retailers (or in the case of property--the owner) liable for injuries that may be caused by defective or dangerous products or premises conditions. It does not require the injured party to prove negligence. Negligence can be assumed because of the inherent danger of the product, defect or premises condition. Strict liability, however, is not absolute liability.