________ is an element of negligence that occurs if the alleged tortfeasor has not met the appropriate standard of care.

A) Legal duty
B) Actual harm
C) Proximate cause
D) Breach of duty

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________ is an element of negligence that occurs if the alleged tortfeasor has not met the appropriate standard of care.A) Legal dutyB) Actual harmC) Proximate causeD) Breach of duty

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Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Breach of duty is the element of negligence that occurs when the alleged tortfeasor fails to meet the appropriate standard of care, thereby breaching their duty to the plaintiff. The other answer choices may be relevant to a negligence claim, but they do not specifically pertain to a breach of duty.

________ is an element of negligence that occurs if the alleged tortfeasor has not met the appropriate standard of care.

A) Legal duty
B) Actual harm
C) Proximate cause
D) Breach of duty

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