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Negligence

Noun CEFR B2
ˈnɛɡlɪd͡ʒəns

Definitions

  1. The state of being negligent.
    uncountable, usually
  2. The 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.
    singular, singular-only, uncountable, usually
  3. The breach of a duty of care: the failure to exercise a standard of care that a reasonable person would have in a similar situation.
    uncountable, usually

Equivalents

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Examples

“negligence while driving”
“The Woodwalton signalman, Rose, who was severely censured in Captain Tyler's report⟳, behaved with great negligence.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

negligence per se Negligences negligency Negligent negligent entrustment Negligently

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