A legal doctrine known as "respondeat superior" is a Latin term meaning:
A) "let the employee beware."
B) "let the court answer."
C) "let the master answer."
D) "let the employer beware."

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"Respondeat superior" is a legal doctrine holding an employer or principal legally responsible for the wrongful acts of an employee or agent, if such acts occur within the scope of the employment or agency. The term literally means "let the master answer."

A Legal Doctrine Known as "Respondeat Superior" Is a Latin