negligence

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈnɛɡlɪd͡ʒəns/

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• Hyphenation: neg‧li‧gence

Noun

Singular negligence

Plural negligences

1. Negligence is the state of being careless and negligent.
2. (uncountable) (law) Negligence refers to the state or quality of not taking care of the needs of a person or animal or not taking personal responsibility.

Related words

• neglect
• negligent