What is the meaning of negligence?

Failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances.
- synonyms: carelessness, neglect, nonperformance
The trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern.
- synonyms: neglect, neglectfulness

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APA	WordNet. (2010). Negligence. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/negligence/definitions/1191893
Chicago	WordNet. 2010. "Negligence" http://smartdefine.org/negligence/definitions/1191893 (accessed September 20, 2026).
Harvard	WordNet 2010, Negligence, Smart Define, viewed 20 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/negligence/definitions/1191893>.
MLA	WordNet. "Negligence" 23 October 2010. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/negligence/definitions/1191893>

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