no-fault

[noh-fawlt]

noun

1. Also called no-fault insurance. a form of automobile insurance designed to enable the policyholder in case of an accident to collect a certain basic compensation promptly for economic loss from their own insurance company without determination of liability.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or requiring no-fault insurance.

   a no-fault law; no-fault coverage.

2. of, relating to, or designating a divorce in which there is no attempt or need to hold either party responsible for the breakup.

Word History and Origins

Origin of no-fault¹

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70

Example Sentences

"The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme provides no-fault compensation to Service Personnel and veterans for injuries, illness and death caused by service."

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Kassie was served with a "no-fault eviction" by her previous private sector landlord and she can't afford to pay for new carpets herself for her new property.

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The MoD has paid out 6,735 damage claims for "noise-induced hearing loss" since 2019/2020, according to the latest statistics, with a further 520 awards through its separate no-fault compensation scheme, where claimants don't have to prove negligence.

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Once the bill becomes law, the government will ban Section 21 "no-fault" evictions, give tenants greater rights to challenge rent increases and make it illegal to discriminate against prospective tenants on benefits.

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Our Renters' Rights Bill will finally ban the oppressive rule of no-fault evictions and will reset the balance between renters and landlords through ground breaking protection for renters.

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