negligence

The definition of negligence is carelessness or not paying attention, causing someone or something to be at risk of being harmed.

(noun)

An example of negligence is leaving a two year old child home alone by himself.

See negligence in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the quality or condition of being negligent; specif.,
1. habitual failure to do the required thing
2. carelessness in manner or appearance; indifference
an instance of such failure, carelessness, or indifference
Law failure to use a reasonable amount of care when such failure results in injury or damage to another

Origin: ME neglygence < OFr négligence < L negligentia

See negligence in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The state or quality of being negligent.
A negligent act or a failure to act.
Law Failure to exercise the degree of care considered reasonable under the circumstances, resulting in an unintended injury to another party.

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