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  <rdfs:label>Duty of Care</rdfs:label>
  <skos:prefLabel>Standard of Care</skos:prefLabel>
  <skos:definition>Duty of care is a legal obligation requiring individuals and organizations to adhere to a standard of reasonable care while performing acts that could foreseeably harm others. This duty ensures that actions or omissions do not result in injury or damage to other parties.</skos:definition>
  <skos:example>Corporate Director’s Duty To Company: A director must make decisions with the same care an ordinarily prudent person in a similar position would use, focusing on the company's best interests.</skos:example>
  <skos:example>Landowner’s Duty To Visitors: A property owner must ensure that their property is safe for visitors and take reasonable steps to prevent injuries.</skos:example>
  <skos:example>Manufacturer’s Duty Of Care: A manufacturer must ensure that products are safe for consumer use and provide adequate warnings of potential hazards.</skos:example>
  <skos:example>Medical Professional’s Duty To Patients: A doctor must provide treatment that meets the standard of care expected in the medical community to avoid harm to patients.</skos:example>
  <skos:example>Teacher’s Duty To Students: A teacher must provide a safe learning environment and act with reasonable care to prevent harm to students.</skos:example>
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