NEGLIGENCE


Meaning of NEGLIGENCE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' ne-gli-j ə n(t)s

Function: noun

Date: 14th century

1 a : the quality or state of being negligent b : failure to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in like circumstances

2 : an act or instance of being negligent

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.