Synonym of Pareto principle

Synonym of Pareto principle

(law) a common-law rule according to which a defendant is not liable for the plaintiff's conditions or injuries that predate the tort, except to the degree that the tort worsened or hastened that injury or condition

(law) Synonym of eggshell rule

(law) A doctrine of statutory interpretation according to which qualifying phrases attach and refer to only the last antecedent.

(law) Synonym of rule of lenity

A rule of thumb for setting up a ladder safely by positioning the legs of the ladder one foot away from the base of the wall for every four feet of height.

A tool used in prehospital and emergency medicine to estimate the total body surface area affected by a burn, assigning percentages (mostly 9%) to various major body parts.

(US) An airline's policy of putting a passenger on the next available flight without a penalty if they arrive too late for the scheduled flight.

A rule that prevents a potential competitor from entering the Olympic Games unless they take part in an international event and are placed in the top 30% or the top 50 competitors, whichever is fewer.