negligence negligence /ˈnɛglɪdʒəns/

noun

1. () Failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances  ( neglect , nonperformance , carelessness , negligence )
   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  ( neglect , neglectfulness , negligence )
   the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern