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collateral source rule

noun

C2CEFR level
90/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

The principle that compensation received from independent sources, such as insurance, is not deducted from the damages payable by the wrongdoer.

Under the collateral source rule, his private health payout doesn't reduce what the tortfeasor owes.

Similar: collateral benefits rule

Topic: Tort in Legal English

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