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 unauthorized acts of employees committed within the scope of employment.
D)Both (a) and (c) are correct.

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Respondeat superior is a legal doctrine that holds a principal liable for the actions of their agent or employee performed within the scope of their employment or agency. This imposes vicarious liability on the principal for the acts of their employees and makes them accountable for any damages caused as a result of the employee's actions, even if the employer did not personally engage in the wrongful conduct. Therefore, both options (a) and (c) are correct.

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