no-fault

Nō-fault

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [noh fawlt]
- /noʊ fɔlt/
- /nəʊ fɔːlt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noh fawlt]
- /noʊ fɔlt/

Definitions of no-fault word

noun no-fault 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 his or her own insurance company without determination of liability. 1
adjective no-fault of, relating to, or requiring no-fault insurance: a no-fault law; no-fault coverage. 1
adjective no-fault of, relating to, or designating a divorce in which there is no attempt or need to hold either party responsible for the breakup. 1
adjective no-fault designating or of a form of insurance which covers certain losses of all persons injured, as in an automobile accident, without regard to fault 0
adjective no-fault designating a form of divorce granted without blame being sought or established 0

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Origin of no-fault

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1965-70

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Parts of speech for No-fault

noun

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no-fault popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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