1. Work performed with a lack of proper care, attention, or diligence; failure to exercise reasonable care in professional or occupational duties
The contractor's negligent work resulted in structural damage to the building.
O trabalho negligente do empreiteiro resultou em danos estruturais ao edifício.
2. In legal contexts, work that falls below the standard of care expected from a reasonable professional in that field
The client sued for negligent work performed by the architect.
O cliente processou por trabalho negligente realizado pelo arquiteto.