Tort Law

Negligence

/ NEG-lih-jens /

Definition

Failure to exercise reasonable care causing harm to another.

Used in Context

“Negligence requires duty, breach, causation, and damages.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: neglegentia, carelessness

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