negligência

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Failure to give a duty or task the care it requires.

Examples

  • Ela foi acusada de negligência profissional.
    She was accused of professional negligence.
  • A negligência com os dados expôs clientes.
    Carelessness with the data exposed customers.
  • O relatório apontou negligência da empresa.
    The report identified negligence by the company.
  • A negligência na manutenção causou o acidente.
    Negligence in maintenance caused the accident.
  • A multa resultou de negligência no cumprimento das regras.
    The fine resulted from negligence in following the rules.

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Meanings

Negligence

noun
responsibility
neutral
A lack of due care that can cause errors, harm or a failure to meet an obligation.

Examples

  • A negligência na manutenção causou o acidente.
    Negligence in maintenance caused the accident.
  • O relatório apontou negligência da empresa.
    The report identified negligence by the company.
  • Ela foi acusada de negligência profissional.
    She was accused of professional negligence.
  • A negligência com os dados expôs clientes.
    Carelessness with the data exposed customers.
  • A multa resultou de negligência no cumprimento das regras.
    The fine resulted from negligence in following the rules.

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Etymology

From Latin neglegentia, lack of care.

FAQ

What does negligência mean?

Failure to give a duty or task the care it requires.

Is negligência masculine or feminine?

It is feminine: a negligência.

What is the plural of negligência?

The plural is negligências.

Does the word imply deliberate harm?

No. It refers to insufficient care, though harm may result.

How is negligência pronounced?

The reference pronunciation is /neɡliˈʒẽsjɐ/.

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