Synonym: carelessness, neglect, neglectfulness, nonperformance. Similar words: gross negligence, negligent, intelligence agency, diligence, intelligence, negligible, artificial intelligence, indigence. Meaning: ['neglɪdʒəns] n. 1. failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances 2. the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern.
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151. It must be preferable that the original action proceed rather than being convoluted into a negligence action.
152. No coach- or cart-horses, subject to hard work and gross negligence and ignorance were likely to be presented.
153. Landlords indeed are responsible for losses arising out of their negligence.
154. The younger the student, the more difficult it is to prove contributory negligence.
155. Even after Seymour gross negligence and recklessness are used interchangeably.
156. In negligence actions the court may find that no duty of care was owed in the circumstances.
157. This would enable victims to claim damages without facing the difficult task of proving corporate negligence before receiving any compensation.
158. If Brian sued John for negligence he could be met with the defences of volenti non fit injuria and contributory negligence.
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159. If it is, then Chartist may attempt to raise volenti non fit injuria or contributory negligence as defences.
160. There are two types of crime which will not suffice as the unlawful act: crimes of negligence and crimes of omission.
161. The leading case on exclusion of liability for negligence is Smith v Bush.
162. A High Court judge has ruled that her injuries weren't the result of negligence.
163. It has published a series of devastating reports about the educational situation, highlighting the government's negligence.
164. This new right could prove to be of particular utility in medical negligence claims.
165. Incorporation certainly does not provide a shield against actions brought against surveyors for professional negligence.
166. For such happy negligence a price was paid, and especially by pupils from less-favoured backgrounds.
167. A manslaughter conviction would require proof of recklessness or, possibly, gross negligence.
168. The Act does apply in negligence, nuisance, and actions under the rule in Rylands v Fletcher.
169. There is no need to prove negligence on the part of anyone.
170. Unless a person is injured,(sentencedict.com) there is no tort of negligence.
171. It seems we may be able to pursue a negligence claim in respect of the fire.
172. Six others were acquitted of genocide and the remaining two were given prison sentences for the lesser crime of negligence of duty.
173. Lord Denning stated: A very young child can not be guilty of contributory negligence.
174. The scarcity of modern director's negligence cases suggests that the likelihood of liability actually being imposed is currently minimal.
175. Examples help to show the distinction between carelessness and gross negligence.
176. If so, the law has been extended from gross negligence to carelessness.
177. Dr. Atkins was found guilty of negligence and practising medicine without a license.
178. The factory explosion, which polluted the surrounding area with dioxin, was reportedly caused by negligence.
179. And over 3,400 gun owners have been prosecuted for the loss of firearms through negligence.
180. Denning had very much in mind the recent changes in the law making a valuer liable in negligence: see 14.5.
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