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negligence

UK
/ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/
US
/ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/

Translations

negligencenoun
negligences
pl
The accident was caused by the driver's negligence in failing to stop at the red light.
L'accident a été causé par la négligence du conducteur qui n'a pas su s'arrêter au feu rouge.
Additional translations
manquementDans le sens de défaut d'attention ou de soin ; emploi plus général et moins juridique.
Synonyms
carelessness
indifference
neglect
laxity
inattention
oversight
dereliction
Antonyms
carefulness
attention
diligence
meticulousness
negligenceadjective
UK
/ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/
US
/ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/
Attributive use only; functions as a modifier before another noun and is not normally gradable.
de négligenceEmploi juridique.
The firm specialises in negligence litigation.
Le cabinet est spécialisé dans le contentieux de négligence.

Definitions

negligencenoun
Failure to take proper care in doing something, often resulting in damage or injury.
The accident was caused by the driver's negligence in failing to stop at the red light.
A legal concept where a person fails to exercise a level of care that a reasonably prudent person would in similar circumstances, leading to harm or injury.
The company was sued for negligence after the faulty product caused injuries to several customers.
An act or instance of failing to give proper attention or care.
Several negligences were recorded during the safety audit.
negligenceadjective
Relating to or involving negligence, especially as a basis for legal action.
The firm specialises in negligence litigation.
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