Negligence Definition

nĕglĭ-jəns
noun
The quality or condition of being negligent.
Webster's New World
An instance of such failure, carelessness, or indifference.
Webster's New World
Failure to use a reasonable amount of care when such failure results in injury or damage to another.
Webster's New World
An act or omission showing such lack of care.
American Heritage
The failure to use reasonable care, resulting in harm to another.
Webster's New World Law

Other Word Forms of Negligence

Noun

Singular:
negligence
Plural:
negligences

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