Improvident
/ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt/
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- (adj.) Lacking foresight or care in managing resources, often leading to legal or financial vulnerability.
The court found the defendant's improvident disposal of assets contributed to the insolvency.
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The adjective 'improvident' typically describes behavior or decisions showing lack of prudence, which can have legal implications especially in fiduciary, contractual, or insolvency contexts.
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