negligence
[ neg-li-juhns ]
/ ˈnɛg lɪ dʒəns /
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noun
the quality, fact, or result of being negligent; neglect: negligence in discharging one's responsibilities.
an instance of being negligent: a downfall brought about by many negligences.
Law. the failure to exercise that degree of care that, in the circumstances, the law requires for the protection of other persons or those interests of other persons that may be injuriously affected by the want of such care.
adjective
Law. pertaining to or involving a civil action for compensation for damages filed by a person who claims to have suffered an injury or loss in an accident caused by another's negligence: a negligence suit; a large negligence award.
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Origin of negligence
synonym study for negligence
1. See neglect.
OTHER WORDS FROM negligence
non·neg·li·gence, nouno·ver·neg·li·gence, nounpre·neg·li·gence, nounsu·per·neg·li·gence, nounWords nearby negligence
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British Dictionary definitions for negligence
negligence
/ (ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəns) /
noun
the state or quality of being negligent
a negligent act
law a civil wrong whereby a person or party is in breach of a legal duty of care to another which results in loss or injury to the claimant
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