1. The performance or completion of a task, duty, or legal sentence in a careless, inattentive, or irresponsible manner that falls below acceptable standards
The contractor was liable for the negligent execution of the building project due to poor workmanship.
O contratante era responsável pela execução negligente do projeto de construção devido à má qualidade do trabalho.
2. In legal contexts, carrying out a sentence or punishment without proper care or due diligence
The court found the officer guilty of negligent execution of his duties.
O tribunal considerou o oficial culpado pela execução negligente de seus deveres.