negligence in Dutch
negligence in Dutch is achteloosheid, nalatigheid — negligence means a failure to take proper care, especially when it causes harm.
negligence in Dutch
achteloosheid
(legal, uncountable) The breach of a duty of care: the failure to exercise a standard of care that a reasonable person would have in a similar situation.
nalatigheid
(legal, uncountable) The breach of a duty of care: the failure to exercise a standard of care that a reasonable person would have in a similar situation.
What does "negligence" mean?
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noun A failure to take proper care, especially when it causes harm.
"The fire was caused by negligence, not deliberate sabotage."
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noun In law, a failure to meet the standard of care a reasonable person would show, resulting in injury or damage.
"The hospital was sued for medical negligence."
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negligence in a sentence
- The fire was caused by negligence, not deliberate sabotage.
- The flooding was blamed on the council's negligence in never clearing the drains.
- The hospital was sued for medical negligence.
- The court found the company liable for negligence after the equipment failed.
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What is "negligence" in Dutch?
"negligence" in Dutch is achteloosheid, nalatigheid. negligence means: A failure to take proper care, especially when it causes harm.
How do you use "negligence" in a sentence?
Example: "The fire was caused by negligence, not deliberate sabotage." In Dutch, "negligence" is achteloosheid, nalatigheid.
Are there other ways to say "negligence" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "negligence": achteloosheid, nalatigheid.
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