Under the concept of _____, the seller of an item has the responsibility for not putting a defective product on the market.
A) inherent risk
B) assumption of risk
C) strict liability
D) express warranty

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Strict liability is a legal concept that holds a seller or manufacturer responsible for placing a defective product into the hands of a consumer, even if the seller or manufacturer was not negligent in any way. The basic idea behind this concept is that manufacturers are in the best position to ensure that the products they produce are safe for use, and therefore should bear the risk of any harm caused by defects in those products. This means that if a consumer is injured by a defective product, they can sue the seller or manufacturer for damages, without having to prove that the seller or manufacturer was negligent or otherwise at fault.

Under the Concept of _____, the Seller of an Item