The principle of liability stating that an employer is liable for a physical tort committed by an employee acting within the scope of employment and a nonphysical tort of an employee acting with authority is called

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Respondeat superior, also known as the "master-servant" rule, holds an employer responsible for the actions of its employees while they are acting within the scope of their employment. This applies to physical torts (such as accidents or injuries caused by the employee) as well as nonphysical torts (such as defamation or invasion of privacy) if the employee acted with the authority or implied consent of the employer. Choices A, C, and D do not relate directly to this principle.

The Principle of Liability Stating That an Employer Is Liable