NEGLIGENCE


Meaning of NEGLIGENCE in English

neg ‧ li ‧ gence /ˈneɡlɪdʒ ə ns/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]

failure to take enough care over something that you are responsible for:

negligence in carrying out safety procedures

The bridge’s architect was sued for criminal negligence.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.