negligence
/ˈnɛɡlɪd͡ʒəns/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: negligences
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The state of being negligent.
Noun
Examples
negligence while driving
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The tort whereby a duty of reasonable care was breached, causing damage: any conduct short of intentional or reckless action that falls below the legal standard for preventing unreasonable injury.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “negligence” mean?
The state of being negligent.
Is “negligence” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.