Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

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Warning

The pointing out of a danger, esp. to one who would not otherwise be aware of it. ( State and federal laws (such as 21 USCA ยง 825) require warning labels to be placed on potentially dangerous materials, such as drugs and equipment.

adequate warning

Products liability. Notice the potential dangers involved in using a prc:, uct, provided in a way that is reasonably calc lated to reach the product's consumers and catch their attention, and written so that it comprehensible to the average user of the pro: uct and fairly conveys the nature and extent , any danger involved in using the product ar the way to avoid the danger. Restatement (third) of Torts products liability 2 (c) cmt. I (1998)

fair warning

Criminal law. The requirement that a criminal statute define an offense with enough precision so that a reasonable person can know what conduct is prohibited and so that a reasonably skilled lawyer can predict what conduct falls within the statute's scope. - Also termed fair notice.