Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com
Showing results for culpable negligence. Search instead for culpablenesses.

culpable negligence

American  
[kuhl-puh-buhl neg-li-juhns] / ˈkʌl pə bəl ˈnɛg lɪ dʒəns /

noun

  1. the failure to act with due caution, resulting in endangerment of a person.


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In August 2022, a Hinds County jury convicted former detective Anthony Fox of culpable negligence manslaughter.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

A Florida jury is currently deliberating whether Scot Peterson, 60, is guilty of 11 counts that include felony child neglect and culpable negligence.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2023

He added that prosecutors also face a daunting task in trying to convince the six jurors and four alternates that Mr. Peterson is guilty of culpable negligence.

From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2023

Attorney Jeremy Kroll, who represents Andrews in the misdemeanor culpable negligence case, said another lawyer will be hired to represent the officer in the lawsuit.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2023

The agents of the secular government, under the title of Royal Commissioners, managed the hatos or farms of the Jesuits with culpable negligence.

From Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 2 by Humboldt, Alexander von

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "culpable negligence" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com