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Joint Tortfeasor
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joint tortfeasor n
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: any of two or more parties held jointly or severally liable for the same tort see also contribution joint liability at liability
Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.