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reasonable man

phrase

B1CEFR level
60/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

The hypothetical ordinary person against whose conduct the defendant's behaviour is measured.

The test is whether a reasonable man would have foreseen the risk of injury.

Similar: reasonable person

Topic: Tort in Legal English

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