The doctrine of respondeat superior is limited by a requirement that in order for a principal (employer) to be liable for the employee's tort, the act must have occurred within the employee's employment.
A) persistence in
B) cessation of
C) timing of
D) scope of

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The doctrine of respondeat superior holds an employer liable for the actions of an employee when those actions occur within the scope of employment. This means the employee's tortious act must have been performed as part of their job duties or during their employment for the employer to be held responsible.

The Doctrine of Respondeat Superior Is Limited by a Requirement