Word: negligence
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: neg
li
gence
Definition: The tort whereby a duty of reasonable care was breached, causing damage: any conduct short of intentional or reckless action that falls below the legal standard for preventing unreasonable injury.
Morphemes:
Affix: negligence
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The tort whereby a duty of reasonable care was breached, causing damage: any conduct short of intentional or reckless action that falls below the legal standard for preventing unreasonable injury.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: neglegentia
Language: la
Decoded: neglegentia
PoS: Noun
Meaning: carelessness, heedlessness, negligence, neglect