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negligent help

[/ˈnɛɡlɪdʒənt hɛlp/]
noun phrasepl: negligent helps
ajuda negligente
1. Assistance provided carelessly or without proper attention to duty, resulting in potential harm or failure to meet expected standards
The contractor's negligent help led to structural problems in the building.
A ajuda negligente do contratante resultou em problemas estruturais no edifício.
2. Legal term: aid or assistance given without due care or reasonable diligence
The defendant was charged with negligent help in the accident.
O réu foi acusado de ajuda negligente no acidente.
Synonyms
careless assistancenegligent assistanceirresponsible helpreckless aid
Antonyms
diligent helpcareful assistanceresponsible aidattentive support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda negligente
Standard usage in legal and formal contexts
Portugal
ajuda negligente
Used in legal terminology and formal contexts
General Brazilian
assistência negligente
More formal legal alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

negligence in duty
failure to exercise reasonable care
breach of duty of care
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