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NEGLIGENCE

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Negligence.

Negligence - as a noun

Failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carelessnessneglectnonperformance
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
nonaccomplishmentnonachievement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
neglectneglectfulness
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
carelessnesssloppiness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"His negligence led to the accident."
"The company was sued for medical negligence."
"The nurse was accused of negligence for not checking the patient's vital signs."
"She was found guilty of criminal negligence."
"The doctor's negligence caused harm to the patient."
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Word Game Points

Is NEGLIGENCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, negligence is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NEGLIGENCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is NEGLIGENCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, negligence is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NEGLIGENCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is NEGLIGENCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, negligence is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NEGLIGENCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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