/ˈnɛɡlɪʤənsˈ/ – Noun
Definition: sự cẩu thả, sự sơ xuất, sự phóng túng.
A more thorough explanation: Negligence is a legal concept that refers to the failure to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in similar circumstances. It involves a breach of a duty of care owed to another person, resulting in harm or injury to that person. In legal terms, negligence is a type of tort, which is a civil wrong that causes harm or loss to another party.
Example: The plaintiff’s case against the defendant was based on the allegation of negligence, claiming that the defendant failed to exercise reasonable care in maintaining their property.