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-The doctrine of the master 's liability for a servant's action within the scope of employment.

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Respondeat superior is the doctrine that holds the master (employer) liable for the actions of the servant (employee) within the scope of employment.

Answer: B
 Principal refers to the person or entity who employs another to act on their behalf, such as an employer hiring an employee.

Answer: H
 Negligent hiring refers to the employer's failure to exercise reasonable care in the selection and hiring of employees, which can lead to liability for harm caused by an employee's actions.

Answer: I
 An independent contractor is a person who is hired to perform a specific task or service but is not considered an employee of the hiring company. As such, the doctrine of respondeat superior does not apply to independent contractors.

Answer: J
 Joint employment occurs when two or more employers share control over an employee's work and can result in both employers being liable for the employee's actions. This concept is often applied in cases involving temporary employees or contractors hired by multiple entities.

Note: Ratification and estoppel are not directly related to employer-employee relationships or liability for employee actions. Economic realities relates to the classification of workers as employees or independent contractors. Temporary employees are relevant to joint employment but may also fall under the broader category of employees.

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