Word Meaning

Meaning of negligence

- The quality or state of being negligent; lack of due diligence or care; omission of duty; habitual neglect; heedlessness.
- An act or instance of negligence or carelessness.
- The omission of the care usual under the circumstances, being convertible with the Roman culpa. A specialist is bound to higher skill and diligence in his specialty than one who is not a specialist, and liability for negligence varies acordingly.

Crossword clue for negligence

- Breach of duty of care
- Carelessness
- Dereliction
- Laxness
- Neglect of duty
- Remissness