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| neg·li·gence [ négglijənss ] |
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1. condition of being negligent: the condition or quality of being negligent
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2. law civil wrong causing injury or harm: a civil wrong tort causing injury or harm to another person or to property as the result of doing something or failing to provide a proper or reasonable level of care.
See also contributory negligence
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3. casualness: casualness in matters of dress or general appearance, whether regarded as stylish or slovenly
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dated formal
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