Criminal Law

Criminal Negligence

/ KRIM-ih-nul NEG-lih-jens /

Definition

Gross negligence rising to the level of criminal culpability.

Used in Context

“Criminal negligence caused the fatal workplace accident.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: crimen, charge

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