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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

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carelessness, neglect, oversight, inattention

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carelessness, oversight, neglect, irresponsibility

care, attention, diligence, responsibility

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care, attention, diligence, responsibility

Entry 2

care, diligence, attention

criminal negligence, gross negligence, medical negligence, negligence claim

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criminal negligence, gross negligence, medical negligence

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gross negligence, criminal negligence, negligence claim

an informal term for a man; sometimes used to refer to a person in general

One of a group of three men holding power in ancient Rome.

The quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; persistence.

The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.

A musical composition for one or more instruments, typically in several movements.

a clumsy, stupid, or insensitive person