Negligence
WordNet
noun
(1) Failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
(2) The trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern
WiktionaryText
Noun
- The state of being negligent
- 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.
- 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.
Usage notes
- The breach of a duty of care is one element of the tort of negligence, but is also called ; one must therefore take care to clarify what is meant.