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negligence
noun
Failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
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ˈnɛɡlɪd͡ʒəns
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noun
Failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
noun
The trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern
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