VDict - Definition of negligence

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negligence

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Noun

the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern

failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances

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Synonyms:
neglect neglectfulness carelessness nonperformance

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comparative negligence concurrent negligence contributory negligence criminal negligence culpable negligence negligence
Words contain "negligence" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
contributory negligence res ipsa loquitur breach of trust concurrent negligence negligence wrongful death comparative negligence blameful blamable blameable more...

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