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Strict liability is a legal concept that imposes liability on a defendant without requiring proof of fault or negligence. Under strict liability, a person or entity can be held responsible for the harm caused by their actions or products, regardless of whether they intended to cause harm or exercised reasonable care.

The principle of strict liability is based on the idea that certain activities or conditions are inherently dangerous, and those engaged in such activities should bear the risk and costs associated with any harm they cause, regardless of fault. It is often applied in cases involving dangerous substances, defective products, and activities that have a high risk of harm.