Incurring refers to the act of facing financial obligations or being accountable for negative outcomes resulting from one’s actions. For instance, if you shatter a window, you will incur the expenses of repairing it. The term “incur” signifies experiencing or burdening oneself with liabilities or expenses. Another way to express this is by acknowledging one’s responsibility for a certain event and now having to handle the repercussions. Related terms include incurrence (noun) and incurrable (adjective).
Incurring a liability or expense is to suffer or bring it upon oneself. For instance, if one fails to pay their credit card bill on time, they will incur late fees. Similarly, the company incurred significant losses due to the pandemic. In both cases, the subject experiences negative consequences as a result of their actions or circumstances. In the first example, the person’s failure to pay their bill on time resulted in additional expenses in the form of late fees. In the second example, the company suffered financial losses due to the pandemic, which they did not have control over, but still had to bear the expense of.
No, you cannot be held legally responsible for someone else’s actions unless you were directly involved or had a legal duty to prevent their actions.
Incurring debt can lead to legal consequences such as being sued by creditors, having your wages garnished, or facing bankruptcy proceedings.
Yes, if you breach a contract, you can be held legally liable for any damages caused to the other party. This may include paying compensation or facing legal action.
Yes, if you make false statements about someone that harm their reputation, you can be held legally liable for defamation. The affected party may seek damages through a lawsuit.
Yes, if you fail to exercise reasonable care and it results in harm to someone else, you can be held legally liable for negligence. The injured party may seek compensation for their damages.
Yes, if you use someone else’s copyrighted material without permission, you can be held legally liable for copyright infringement. This may result in monetary damages and legal penalties.
Yes, if you enter someone else’s property without permission, you can be held legally liable for trespassing. The property owner may seek damages or take legal action against you.
Yes, if you discriminate against someone based on their protected characteristics (such as race, gender, or disability), you can be held legally liable for discrimination. The affected party may file a complaint or lawsuit.
Yes, as an employer, you have legal obligations towards your employees. Failing to fulfill these obligations, such as not paying minimum wage or providing a safe working environment, can result in legal liability and penalties.
Yes, if you fail to fulfill your court-ordered child support obligations, you can be held legally liable. This may result in enforcement actions such as wage garnishment, property liens, or even imprisonment.
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This glossary post was last updated: 17th April 2024.
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