1. The act of providing help or support in a careless, inattentive, or irresponsible manner that fails to meet reasonable standards of care
The doctor was found liable for negligent assistance in the patient's treatment due to inadequate monitoring.
O médico foi responsabilizado por assistência negligente no tratamento do paciente devido ao monitoramento inadequado.
2. In legal context, aid or support provided with lack of proper care or diligence, resulting in harm or damage
The contractor's negligent assistance in the construction project led to structural defects.
A assistência negligente do empreiteiro no projeto de construção resultou em defeitos estruturais.