 negligence |
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| 1. | [ noun ] failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances | |
| Synonyms: | carelessness nonperformance neglect | |
| Related terms: | nonaccomplishment evasion dereliction comparative_negligence neglect_of_duty contributory_negligence concurrent_negligence criminal_negligence neglect | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern | |
| Synonyms: | neglectfulness neglect | |
| Related terms: | carelessness delinquency laxness neglect | |
| Similar spelling: |
neglige negligee negligent negligently negligible necklike |
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