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Negligence

noun

/ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/

Meaning

failure to take proper care in doing something; carelessness

Failure to take proper care in doing something, often resulting in damage or harm.

The accident was caused by driver negligence.

The accident was caused by the driver's negligence.

criminal negligence

carelessness, neglect, oversight, inattention, irresponsibility

Entry 1

carelessness, neglect, oversight, inattention

Entry 2

carelessness, oversight, neglect, irresponsibility

care, attention, diligence, responsibility

Entry 1

care, attention, diligence, responsibility

Entry 2

care, diligence, attention

criminal negligence, gross negligence, medical negligence, negligence claim

Entry 1

criminal negligence, gross negligence, medical negligence

Entry 2

gross negligence, criminal negligence, negligence claim

a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus

the quality or state of being true; facts or reality

dehydrated leaves of the fenugreek plant used as a herb in cooking

a person who handles payments and transactions in a store or bank

a flying insect that produces honey and can sting

A raised level surface on which people or things can stand.