In the context of tort liability,which of the following doctrines is reflected in the phrase "let the master reply"?

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Any time an employee is liable for tortious acts in the scope of employment, the employer is also liable. This is because of the tort doctrine of respondeat superior ("let the master reply"). The reason for respondeat superior is that the employee is advancing the interests of the employer when the tortious act occurs.

In the Context of Tort Liability,which of the Following Doctrines