A claim, hypothesis, or other belief that is contrary to the facts.
A conditional statement in which the conditional clause is false.
A hypothetical state of the world, used to assess the impact of an action.
Contrary to known or agreed facts; untrue.
Of or in comparison to a hypothetical state of the world.
The state of being negligent.
The breach of a duty of care: the failure to exercise a standard of care that a reasonable person would have in a similar situation.
The tort whereby a duty of reasonable care was breached, causing damage: any conduct short of intentional or reckless action that falls below the legal standard for preventing unreasonable injury.