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gross negligence
[ grohs neg-li-juhns ]
noun
, Law.
- in general, an act or practice of negligence that demonstrates a willful and reckless disregard for others’ safety and an indifference to their rights, such as speeding through a busy parking lot: interpreted differently in different jurisdictions. Compare criminal negligence ( def ).
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Word History and Origins
Origin of gross negligence1
First recorded in 1665–75
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