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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

negligence

/ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/ noun · British & US
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What does negligence mean?

noun

The state of being careless or inattentive, resulting in harm or damage to oneself or others. Failure to exercise the care that a reasonable person would exercise in a given situation.

Example

"The company was found guilty of negligence in the accident, resulting in a large fine."

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