Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Term: Carrier
Definition: A carrier is someone who transports people or things for money using any type of vehicle (like a car, boat, plane, or pipeline). There are two kinds of carriers: common carriers and private carriers. Common carriers have to take anyone who wants to pay them and are responsible if anything gets lost or someone gets hurt during the trip. Private carriers can choose whether or not to take a job.
Definition: A carrier is a person or company that transports people or goods for payment using any mode of transportation such as land, water, air, or pipeline. There are two types of carriers: common carriers and private carriers.
Examples:
The examples illustrate the definition of a carrier because they all involve the transportation of people or goods for payment. These carriers are responsible for the safe and timely delivery of their passengers or cargo. Common carriers are required by law to transport anyone who offers to pay and are held liable for any losses or injuries that occur during transportation.