(law) The principle by which someone can be legally culpable for crimes committed by those under their control.

plural of allergic response

plural of armed response

plural of host response

plural of impulse response

plural of reflex response

(law) A defense by which the defendant argues that, although they broke the law, they should not be held fully criminally liable, as their mental functions were impaired.

(rare) joint responsibility, shared responsibility

A peculiar flexed or extended position of the forearms following a concussion, resulting from force applied to the brain stem.

plural of fencing response