1. Failure to exercise the degree of care that a reasonable person would exercise in similar circumstances, resulting in harm or damage
The driver's negligent conduct caused the accident.
A conduta negligente do motorista causou o acidente.
2. In law, a breach of duty of care owed to another person, resulting in damages
The company was sued for negligent conduct in maintaining safety standards.
A empresa foi processada por conduta negligente na manutenção dos padrões de segurança.