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negligence
[/ˈneɡlɪdʒəns/]
noun
feminine
negligência
1.
Failure to take proper care in doing something; lack of attention or care
The accident was caused by the driver's negligence.
O acidente foi causado pela negligência do motorista.
2.
Legal: failure to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in similar circumstances
The hospital was sued for medical negligence.
O hospital foi processado por negligência médica.
3.
Carelessness or disregard; inattention
His negligence in maintaining the equipment led to its breakdown.
Sua negligência na manutenção do equipamento levou à sua falha.
Synonyms
carelessness
inattention
disregard
oversight
dereliction
laxity
Antonyms
care
diligence
attention
carefulness
conscientiousness
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
negligência
Standard term used in legal and everyday contexts
São Paulo
negligência
Common in legal proceedings and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
negligência
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
negligência
Formal term used in legal and official documents
Related Idioms & Phrases
gross negligence
criminal negligence
comparative negligence
guilty of negligence
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