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negligence (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəns/

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

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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