no-fault

American

[noh-fawlt] / ˈnoʊˌfɔlt /

noun

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

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

a no-fault law; no-fault coverage.
of, relating to, or designating a divorce in which there is no attempt or need to hold either party responsible for the breakup.

Etymology

Origin of no-fault

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70

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no-fault

The program resembles the no-fault National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program in that people can get government compensation for injuries if they agree not to sue.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

A competing industry measure supported by Joseph that would have established a no-fault auto insurance regime with limits on damage claims failed by a large margin.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

Also, Utah is a no-fault state when it comes to divorce.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026

This no-fault system ensures individuals are compensated by the government in a timely manner for vaccine injuries, though it also makes it harder to pursue class actions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 6, 2026

It has been described as the biggest shake-up of renting in England in more than 30 years and includes changes to fixed contracts, a ban on no-fault evictions and redress for "excessive" rent increases.

From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2025

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