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negligence
noun neg·li·gence \ˈne-gli-jən(t)s\
: failure to take the care that a responsible person usually takes : lack of normal care or attention
Full Definition of NEGLIGENCE
1
a : the quality or state of being negligent b : failure to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in like circumstances
2
: an act or instance of being negligent
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First Known Use of NEGLIGENCE
14th century
Related to NEGLIGENCE
- Synonyms
- carelessness, dereliction, heedlessness, incaution, incautiousness, laxness, neglectfulness, remissness, slackness
- Antonyms
- care, carefulness, caution, cautiousness, heedfulness
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NEGLIGENCE Defined for Kids
negligence
noun neg·li·gence \ˈne-glə-jəns\
Definition of NEGLIGENCE for Kids
: failure to take proper or normal care of something or someone
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