negligence level

[ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəns ˈlɛvəl]
noun phrasepl: negligence levels
nível de negligência
1. The degree or extent to which negligence is present in a situation, action, or responsibility; the severity or scale of carelessness or failure to exercise proper care
The negligence level in the accident investigation was determined to be severe.
O nível de negligência na investigação do acidente foi determinado como grave.
2. In legal or medical contexts, a classification used to assess the degree of breach of duty of care
The court examined the negligence level to determine liability.
O tribunal examinou o nível de negligência para determinar a responsabilidade civil.
This term is primarily used in legal, medical, and professional liability contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian legal system (Código Civil), understanding negligence levels is crucial for determining civil liability and damages. The concept is fundamental to the American tort law system and frequently appears in courtroom proceedings and insurance assessments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
degree of negligencelevel of carelessnessextent of negligencenegligence severity
Antonyms / Antônimos
due diligencecare levellevel of responsibilityattentiveness level

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nível de negligência
Standard term used in legal and professional contexts
São Paulo
nível de negligência / grau de negligência
Both terms are commonly used in legal proceedings
Rio de Janeiro
nível de negligência
Primarily used in formal legal documentation
Portugal
nível de negligência / grau de negligência
Used in Portuguese legal system with similar meaning

Related Words

negligentgross negligencecomparative negligenceduty of carebreach of dutyliability

Related Idioms & Phrases

gross negligence
comparative negligence
negligence per se
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