1. failure to take proper care in doing something
2. failure to use reasonable care, resulting in damage or injury to another
Usage: legal

Examples

• The accident was caused by the driver’s negligence.
• Medical negligence can result in serious harm to patients.
• The company was sued for negligence after the safety incident.
• His negligence in maintaining the equipment led to the breakdown.
• The court found the defendant guilty of criminal negligence.
• Gross negligence is more serious than ordinary carelessness.