noun🔗ShareThe act of attributing something."The teacher's attributions of good grades to diligent study inspired the students. "theorymindphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn explicit or formal acknowledgment of ownership or authorship."The attribution of the quote is widely regarded as dubious."communicationwritingmedialiteraturetheorybusinesslaweducationscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA legal doctrine by which liability is extended to a defendant who did not actually commit the tortious or criminal act."Because of attributions, the company owner, although not directly involved in the employee's negligence, was held liable for the accident caused by that employee while on the job. "lawdoctrineguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading