Noun: negligence ne-gli-jun(t)s
- Failure to meet a legal duty of care or contractual obligation, especially when causing harm or loss
"The lawsuit alleged medical negligence";
- carelessness, neglect, nonperformance
- The trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern
"The landlord's negligence led to deteriorating living conditions in the apartment building";
- neglect, neglectfulness
Derived forms: negligences
Type of: carelessness, nonaccomplishment, nonachievement, sloppiness
Encyclopedia: Negligence