1. A legal doctrine where a plaintiff's own negligence partially contributed to their injury or damages, potentially reducing their recovery.
The court found negligent contribution on the part of the plaintiff, reducing the damages awarded by 30%.
O tribunal constatou contribuição negligente por parte do autor, reduzindo os danos concedidos em 30%.
2. In tort law, the careless or unreasonable participation of a party in causing harm or loss.
His negligent contribution to the accident was evident from the surveillance footage.
Sua contribuição negligente para o acidente era evidente pelas gravações de vigilância.