negligent support
[ˈnɛɡlɪdʒənt səˈpɔrt]
nounpl: negligent supports
apoio negligente
1. Failure to provide adequate or reasonable support, care, or assistance due to carelessness or lack of due diligence
The company was sued for negligent support of its customers after failing to address critical software vulnerabilities.
A empresa foi processada por apoio negligente aos seus clientes após não resolver vulnerabilidades críticas de software.
2. Legal term referring to breach of duty to provide proper support or assistance that results in harm or injury
The structural engineer was found guilty of negligent support for the building's foundation design.
O engenheiro estrutural foi condenado por apoio negligente no projeto da fundação do edifício.
3. In family law, inadequate financial or emotional support provided by a responsible party
The father was accused of negligent support of his minor children.
O pai foi acusado de apoio negligente aos seus filhos menores.
This term is primarily used in legal and professional contexts in both the United States and Brazil. In Brazilian legal proceedings, it is commonly encountered in family law cases involving child support disputes and in construction/engineering liability cases. In the USA, it is a significant legal concept in tort law and is frequently cited in court decisions and insurance claims.
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