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gross negligence

[ grohs neg-li-juhns ]

noun

, Law.
  1. 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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