Under the doctrine of __________,the plaintiff's negligence is an absolute bar to recovery against the defendant.

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Under the doctrine of contributory negligence, if the plaintiff was even slightly negligent and that negligence contributed to his or her injuries in any way, the plaintiff is barred from recovery against the defendant. This doctrine has been largely replaced by comparative negligence in most jurisdictions.

Under the Doctrine of __________,The Plaintiff's Negligence Is an Absolute