noun🔗ShareThe state of being negligent."The teacher's negligence in grading the papers caused several students to receive unfair marks. "lawguiltactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe tort whereby a duty of reasonable care was breached, causing damage: any conduct short of intentional or reckless action that falls below the legal standard for preventing unreasonable injury."The car accident was caused by the driver's negligence; he was texting and not paying attention to the road. "lawguiltactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe breach of a duty of care: the failure to exercise a standard of care that a reasonable person would have in a similar situation."The driver's negligence in texting while driving caused the car accident. "lawguiltbusinessinsuranceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading