negligence

Meanings

• noun

  The omission to exercise care or prudence, resulting in damage or injury.

  - "The driver's negligence caused a three-car pileup."
  - "The company was held liable for the negligence that led to the oil spill."

• noun

  The lack of attention or care.

  - "The negligence of the teacher led to chaos in the classroom."
  - "The negligence of the dog owner resulted in a bite to a passerby."

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Rhymes

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relicense , revengeance , appliance , advice , rearrangement

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Variants

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negligence , negligences , culpable negligence

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Etymology

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From the Latin negligere, meaning 'to neglect'.

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Trivia

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1. Negligence is the most common type of tort.

2. In the United States, the statute of limitations for filing a negligence lawsuit varies by state.

3. Negligence can be either active or passive: active negligence is intentional disregard for safety, while passive negligence is carelessness or failure to act.

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Related Concepts

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1. Reckless behavior: Behavior that disregards the safety or well-being of others or oneself, often resulting in negligence.

2. Malpractice: Negligence by a professional, such as a doctor or lawyer, resulting in harm to a client or patient.

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Culture

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Negligence is a common theme in literature and art, often depicted as a cause of tragic consequences. In law, negligence is a tort that allows individuals to seek compensation for damages caused by another's failure to exercise reasonable care.

How to Memorize "negligence"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person not paying attention to their surroundings or duties, leading to harm or damage.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of carelessness or lack of attention.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym N-E-G-L-I-G-E-N-C-E: Never Endanger or Gamble with Lives, Interests, Gifts, or Energy Needed for Careful Execution.

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