inherently dangerous

inherently dangerous
in·her·ent·ly dangerous adj
1: of, relating to, or being an activity or occupation whose nature presents a risk of grave injury without the use of and sometimes despite the use of special skill and care
2: of, relating to, or being an instrumentality or product that poses a risk of danger stemming from its nature and not from a defect

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. . 1996.

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