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- pronunciation:
- ne
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 ns
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
disregard of, omission of, or failure to do something necessary; carelessness or neglect, esp. when it is habitual.
Because of the owner's negligence, the dog suffered from untreated infections.- synonyms:
- carelessness, dereliction, irresponsibility, neglect, remissness
- similar words:
- evasion, inattention, indifference, truancy
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| definition 2: |
in law, the failure to exercise reasonable care.
- synonyms:
- malpractice
- similar words:
- fault, lapse, malfeasance, misconduct
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| related words: |
disregard, fault, lapse, malpractice, misconduct |
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