/kənˈtrɪbjʊtəri nɛglɪdʒəns/ – Phrase
Definition: Đóng góp vào sự cẩu thả hoặc không cẩn thận.
A more thorough explanation: UK 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 US TORT=comparative negligence
Example: The claimant’s award was reduced due to his contributory negligence.