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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
ˈno-ˈfault,  n. [uncountable]
  1. Businessa form of automobile insurance in which the person holding the policy may collect money in case of an accident without the need to determine which driver is at fault.

adj. [before a noun]
  1. Businessof or relating to no-fault insurance:a no-fault policy.
  2. Lawholding neither party responsible:a no-fault divorce.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
no-fault  (nō′fôlt′),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. BusinessAlso called no′-fault insur′ance. a form of automobile insurance designed to enable the policyholder in case of an accident to collect a certain basic compensation promptly for economic loss from his or her own insurance company without determination of liability.

adj. 
  1. Businessof, pertaining to, or requiring no-fault insurance:a no-fault law; no-fault coverage.
  2. Lawof, pertaining to, or designating a divorce in which there is no attempt or need to hold either party responsible for the breakup.
  • 1965–70, American.

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