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Term: PROPTER QUOD FECERUNT PER ALIUM
Definition: Propter quod fecerunt per alium is a Latin phrase used in law to refer to the actions of an agent. It means "on account of what they have done by another." In simpler terms, it refers to the responsibility of someone who has acted through another person.
propter quod fecerunt per alium (prop-tər kwod fi-see-rənt pər ay-lee-əm). [Law Latin] Historically, this phrase refers to the actions of an agent. It means "on account of what they have done by another."
These examples illustrate how the phrase propter quod fecerunt per alium is used to hold someone responsible for the actions of another person or entity acting on their behalf. In both cases, the person or company who hired the agent is held accountable for any harm caused by the agent's actions.