negligence

/ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəns/
noun
  1. Failure to take proper care in doing something, resulting in damage or injury to others.
    • Her negligence in watering the plants caused them all to die.
    • The accident was caused by the driver's negligence in checking his mirrors.
    • The company was sued for negligence after failing to fix a broken railing.
  2. The quality of being careless or not giving enough attention to something.
    • Negligence in following the recipe resulted in a burnt cake.
    • The teacher noted the student's negligence in completing homework assignments.
    • His negligence in keeping track of his passwords led to a security breach.
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