| Pronunciation: | | kun'tribyu`towree'neglijuns
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[n] (law) behavior by the plaintiff that contributes to the harm resulting from the defendant's negligence; in common law any degree of contributory negligence would bar the plaintiff from collecting damages |
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| | See Also: | | carelessness, neglect, negligence, nonperformance |
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| Legal Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | The rule of law under which an act or omission of plaintiff is a contributing cause of injury and a bar to recovery. |
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