CEFR C1

negligence

noun

Meaning

Failure to take proper care in doing something, resulting in harm or damage.

Examples

The company was sued for negligence after the building collapsed.
His negligence in supervising the children put them at risk.

Synonyms: carelessness, inattention, dereliction, omission

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negligence (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəns/

Definition

Failure to take proper care in doing something, resulting in harm or damage.

Examples

The company was sued for negligence after the building collapsed.
His negligence in supervising the children put them at risk.
The court found the doctor guilty of medical negligence.

How to Use negligence

negligence of (prepositional phrase): Failure to take proper care regarding a specific person or thing. — "The negligence of the security staff allowed the thief to enter."
negligence in (prepositional phrase): Failure to take proper care in a specific activity or area. — "There was clear negligence in the maintenance of the equipment."
guilty of negligence (collocation): Having been proven to have failed in taking proper care. — "The pilot was found guilty of negligence."

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