Negligence — synonyms, definition

1. negligence (Noun)

breach carelessness decrease default delinquency dereliction evasion fault indolence laxity laziness neglect neglectfulness nonperformance oversight relaxation slack slowing

negligence (Noun) — Failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances.

negligence (Noun) — The trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern.

carelessness nonaccomplishment nonachievement sloppiness comparative negligence concurrent negligence contributory negligence criminal negligence culpable negligence delinquency dereliction dodging escape evasion laxity laxness neglect of duty remissness slackness wilful neglect willful neglect