/kəmˈpærətɪv nɛglɪdʒəns/ – Phrase
Definition: Nguyên nhân gây hại chia đều giữa các bên.
A more thorough explanation: US TORT a defense that prevents a claimant from being awarded full damages if he or she did not take reasonable care of his or her self. The award for damages will be reduced according to the claimant’s share of responsibility for the loss or injury UK TORT=contributory negligence
Example: Comparative negligence comes into play when both parties have failed to act reasonably.