Negligence - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈneɡlɪdʒəns|  American pronunciation of the word negligence
Brit.  |ˈneɡlɪdʒ(ə)ns|  British pronunciation of the word negligence

noun

- failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances (syn: carelessness, neglect)
- the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern (syn: neglect)

Extra examples

The company was charged with negligence in the manufacturing of the defective tires.

The bridge's architect was sued for criminal negligence.

The captain of the wrecked boat was accused of criminal negligence.

...I proceeded to enumerate the reasons why I would be justified in filing a lawsuit for negligence....

These accidents are accounted for by his negligence.

The accident was caused by gross negligence.

Doctors are concerned to cover themselves against charges of negligence.

The doctor was found guilty of criminal negligence (=not taking enough care to protect people in your work).

Not to have taken action would have laid the department open to charges of negligence.

They lodged a complaint against the doctor for negligence.

You would be within your rights to sue the company for negligence.

A driver's negligence has accounted for a bus accident.

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