1. Failure to provide adequate care or attention in the handling of a person or matter, resulting in harm or damage
The doctor was sued for negligent treatment of the patient.
O médico foi processado por tratamento negligente do paciente.
2. Careless or inadequate management that falls below the standard of reasonable care
Negligent treatment of the equipment led to its malfunction.
O tratamento negligente do equipamento levou ao seu mau funcionamento.