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negligence

noun

Reveal meaning and examples

Failure to give the care or attention reasonably required by a situation.

The fictional caretaker's negligence allowed a small leak to damage the records.

Dictionary practice example.

The review found negligence in the handling of the listing: a responsible editor had skipped an agreed check despite having the necessary message and enough time.

From Owning a Preventable Mistake.

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