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Volenti Non Fit Injuria
(voh-len-tI non fit in-joor-ee) Latin for "to a willing person, no injury is done." This doctrine holds that a person who knowingly and willingly puts himself in a dangerous situation cannot sue for any resulting injuries.
LA-WS3:DRU.1.4.1.130427.19500