Definition for "Breach of Duty" in the Quantum Dictionary

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Civil Law Dictionary

A contract-law concept defining a formation element, enforceability rule, or negotiated term affecting obligations between parties. It governs formation, interpretation, performance, breach, or remedies by specifying conditions that must be satisfied or effects that follow.

Health & Life Sciences Dictionary

A clinician's or care team's departure from an applicable professional or legal standard of care or other obligation owed to a patient, where the omission or inadequate action is causally linked to an increased risk of harm or actual patient harm.