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gross negligence

American

[grohs neg-li-juhns] / ˈgroʊs ˈnɛg lɪ dʒəns /

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.

Etymology

Origin of gross negligence

First recorded in 1665–75

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Newsom also signed AB 1685, which would increase the number of points against a driver’s record if they’re convicted of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and with gross negligence.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

After the crash, Bustillos was charged with one count of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026

States are also required to check a federal blacklist of providers that committed crimes, gross negligence, fraud or patient abuse, as well as visit providers deemed a high fraud risk.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026

It is part of the force's ongoing Operation Duet - two separate investigations into corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter at the hospital.

From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026

It was gross negligence on your lawyer's side; he should have protected your interests better.

From Black Diamonds by Mór Jókai

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