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fireman's rule

fireman's rule noun: a common law rule in some jurisdictions where police officers, firefighters, and other professional rescuers cannot collect on damages that occur in the course of their duties even in cases of clear negligence by other parties.

Noun

fireman's rule

  1. A common law rule in some jurisdictions where police officers, firefighters, and other professional rescuers cannot collect on damages that occur in the course of their duties even in cases of clear negligence by other parties.

Synonyms of fireman's rule

Questions about fireman's rule

What does fireman's rule mean?
Fireman's rule means a common law rule in some jurisdictions where police officers, firefighters, and other professional rescuers cannot collect on damages that occur in the course of their duties even in cases of clear negligence by other parties.
What part of speech is fireman's rule?
Fireman's rule is a noun.

Words near fireman's rule in the dictionary

  1. fireman's carry
  2. fireman's chair knot
  3. fireman's chair knots
  4. fireman's flap
  5. fireman's lift
  6. fireman's rule
  7. firemanic
  8. firemanship
  9. firemark
  10. firemarks
  11. firemaster

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