"fireman's rule" meaning in English

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Noun

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  1. (law) A common law rule according to which police officers, firefighters, and other professional rescuers cannot collect on damages that occur in the course of their duties even in cases of clear negligence by other parties. Wikipedia link: fireman's rule Categories (topical): Law Synonyms: firefighter's rule
    Sense id: en-fireman's_rule-en-noun-AJKmE8M8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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