negligence

negligence is a Noun

Definition:

[1] The quality or state of being negligent; lack of due diligence or care; omission of duty; habitual neglect; heedlessness.

[2] An act or instance of negligence or carelessness. remarking his beauties, ... I must also point out his negligences and defects. Blair.

[3] The omission of the care usual under the circumstances, being convertible with the Roman culpa. A specialist is bound to higher skill and diligence in his specialty than one who is not a specialist, and liability for negligence varies acordingly. Contributory negligence. See under Contributory.