no-fault

/ˌnəʊˈfɒlt/

/ˌnoʊˈfɑːlt/ legal

Definition

› describes an agreement or system in which blame does not have to be proved before action can be taken, especially before money can be paid: a no-fault divorce a no-fault compensation/insurance schemeCourt cases, orders and decisions

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