Heedless
/ˈhiːdləs/
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- (adj.) Showing a reckless lack of care or attention, often relevant in assessing negligence or liability.
The driver was held liable due to his heedless disregard for traffic signals.
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In legal contexts, 'heedless' often denotes conduct that fails to meet a standard of reasonable care, impacting determinations of fault or negligence.
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