noun
mandatory vehicle liability insurance
A legal term for compulsory automobile liability insurance in Japan, commonly referred to as 自賠責保険 (jibaiseki hoken).
自動車損害賠償責任保険は、すべての車に加入が義務付けられています。
Mandatory vehicle liability insurance is required for all cars.
Compound of 自動車 (automobile), 損害賠償 (damage compensation), 責任 (liability), and 保険 (insurance). The term was established under the Automobile Liability Security Act.