Respondeat superior:
A)imposes vicarious liability on the principal.
B)makes a principal liable for the acts of independent contractors.
C)makes a principal liable for the acts of employees committed within the scope of employment.
D)Both (a) and (c) are correct.

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Respondeat superior refers to the legal principle that holds a principal liable for the acts of employees committed within the scope of their employment. This creates vicarious liability on the part of the principal, meaning that they can be held responsible for the actions of their employees even if they themselves did not directly cause any harm. Therefore, both choices (a) and (c) are correct. Choice (b) is incorrect because independent contractors are not considered employees and therefore the principle is not generally held responsible for their actions.

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