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noun
1.
the quality, fact, or result of being negligent; neglect: negligence in discharging one's responsibilities.
2.
an instance of being negligent: a downfall brought about by many negligences.
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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
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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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Negligence
is always a great word to know.
So is revocation. Does it mean:
| willful disobedience to or open disrespect for the rules or orders of a court |
| nullification or withdrawal, especially of an offer to contract |
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Example Sentences
- If the car was inspected, which seems unlikely, someone is guilty of gross negligence.
- I've seen the same negligence among supervisors toward their staff members.
- Their lawsuits allege gross negligence and seek $10 million.
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Word Origin & History
negligence
mid-14c., from L. neclegentia, neglegentia "carelessness, heedlessness," from neglegentem (nom. neglegens), prp. of neglegere "to neglect" (see neglect).
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