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Vicarious liability is a legal concept that holds one party responsible for the actions or omissions of another party, even if the responsible party was not directly involved in the wrongful act. It is a form of indirect or imputed liability where a person or entity is held accountable for the actions of their agent, employee, or someone acting on their behalf.

Vicarious liability is based on the principle that an individual or organization should bear the consequences of wrongful acts committed by those under their control or acting on their behalf, as they derive a benefit or exercise a level of control over the responsible party. It is often applied in employer-employee relationships but can extend to other scenarios as well.