negligence
/ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəns/
noun
- 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.
- 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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