Negligence
/ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The failure to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in like circumstances, resulting in harm to another.
The court found the driver liable for negligence in the accident.
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Negligence involves establishing duty, breach, causation, and damages; precision in each element is crucial for legal clarity.
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