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Unreasonably Dangerous

unreasonably dangerous adj

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characterized by a hazard due to design, defect, or a failure to warn that would not be contemplated by an ordinary user of the product and that is not outweighed by utility [impose strict liability on the manufacturer or seller of an unreasonably dangerous product that injures an ultimate user] see also products liability at liability



Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.

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