A legal doctrine that holds that the master is responsible for the actions of his servant while his servant is acting in his master's behalf is known as:

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The legal doctrine described in the question is respondeat superior, which holds that the master (or employer) is responsible for the actions of his servant (or employee) while acting in the master's behalf. Therefore, the best choice is D.

A Legal Doctrine That Holds That the Master Is Responsible