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nounfailure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
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nounthe quality of not being careful or taking pains
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Synonyms & Similar Words
escape careless neglect dodging negligence evasion dereliction sloppiness nonperformance nonachievement nonaccomplishment contributory negligence criminal negligence culpable negligence neglect of duty comparative negligence concurrent negligence inattentiveness neglectfulness incautiousness incaution unconscientiousness