negligent steps
[NEG-li-juhnt steps]
noun phrase
passos negligentes
1. Actions or measures taken without proper care, attention, or due diligence; careless or irresponsible courses of action
The company took negligent steps in handling customer data, resulting in a breach.
A empresa tomou passos negligentes no tratamento dos dados dos clientes, resultando em uma violação.
2. Legal term referring to conduct that fails to meet the standard of reasonable care expected in a given situation
The plaintiff argued that the defendant's negligent steps directly caused the accident.
O autor argumentou que os passos negligentes do réu causaram diretamente o acidente.
This phrase is primarily used in legal, business, and formal contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it's commonly encountered in contract disputes, personal injury lawsuits, and corporate governance discussions. The term carries serious implications of legal responsibility and potential financial or criminal liability.
Related Idioms & Phrases
take negligent steps toward something
negligent steps leading to liability
a series of negligent steps
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