no fault
No one blamed
No fault describes a system where compensation or resolution doesn't depend on assigning blame.
Most commonly used for insurance and divorce.
No-fault insurance pays claims regardless of who caused an accident: My rates went up even though the other driver hit me—no-fault state.
A no-fault divorce dissolves a marriage without requiring proof of wrongdoing by either spouse.
The term extends to any arrangement that bypasses blame: The company has a no-fault attendance policy.
Free from moral wrong
- guiltlessNot at fault
- blamelessFree of wrongdoing
- exoneratedCleared of wrongdoing
- absolvedFreed from guilt
cleared · vindicated · acquitted · unaccountable · excused · beyond reproach · not responsible · off the hook
Policy covering vehicle damage
- premiumAdded cost for better
- coverageExtent of inclusion
- policyholderOwner of insurance contract
- deductibleOut-of-pocket threshold amount
claim · collision · comprehensive · uninsured motorist · bodily injury · property damage · adjuster · liability
Failure to exercise care
- liabilityLegal or financial obligation
- tortActionable civil harm
- statuteEnacted written rule
- damagesCompensation for injury
litigation · settlement · plaintiff · defendant · personal injury · lawsuit · doctrine · strict liability
Breaking up completely
- separationState of being apart
- irreconcilable differencesConflicts that cannot harmonize
- uncontestedFacing no rivals
- marital breakdownMarriage falling apart
split · annulment · petition · decree · mutual consent · incompatibility · estrangement · uncoupling
innocent
Free from moral wrong
- guiltlessNot at fault
- blamelessFree of wrongdoing
- exoneratedCleared of wrongdoing
absolved · cleared · vindicated · acquitted · unaccountable · excused · beyond reproach · not responsible · off the hook · in the clear
auto insurance
Policy covering vehicle damage
- premiumAdded cost for better
- coverageExtent of inclusion
- policyholderOwner of insurance contract
deductible · claim · collision · comprehensive · uninsured motorist · bodily injury · property damage · adjuster · liability · indemnity
negligence
Failure to exercise care
damages · litigation · settlement · plaintiff · defendant · personal injury · lawsuit · doctrine · strict liability · causation
dissolution
Breaking up completely
- separationState of being apart
- irreconcilable differencesConflicts that cannot harmonize
- uncontestedFacing no rivals
marital breakdown · split · annulment · petition · decree · mutual consent · incompatibility · estrangement · uncoupling · legal separation
no faultat fault
Deserving blame
culpable · blameworthy · guilty · responsible · to blame
no faultguilty party
One held responsible
wrongdoer · culprit · offender · perpetrator · tortfeasor
fault, faults, faulted, faulting, faulty, faultless, faultier, faultiest, faultlessly