Negligence
(noun)
The state or quality of being neglectful; a failure to take proper care or notice.
Origin:
From old french negligence, from latin negligentia, from neglegentem, present participle of neglegere ("to neglect").
Examples:
- The accident was caused by negligence.
- He was charged with negligence in the performance of his duties.
- Negligence in the maintenance of the equipment led to the accident.
- The company was liable for negligence in the design of the product.
- The doctor"s negligence caused the patient"s death.