negligence in Finnish
negligence in Finnish is piittaamattomuus, välinpitämättömyys, tuottamus — negligence means a failure to take proper care, especially when it causes harm.
negligence in Finnish
piittaamattomuus
The state of being negligent.
välinpitämättömyys
The state of being negligent.
tuottamus
(legal, singulare tantum) The tort whereby a duty of reasonable care was breached, causing damage: any conduct short of intentional or reckless action that falls below the legal standard for preventing unreasonable injury.
heitteillejättö
(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.
huolimattomuus
(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 Finnish?
"negligence" in Finnish is piittaamattomuus, välinpitämättömyys, tuottamus. 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 Finnish, "negligence" is piittaamattomuus, välinpitämättömyys, tuottamus.
Are there other ways to say "negligence" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "negligence": piittaamattomuus, välinpitämättömyys, tuottamus, heitteillejättö, huolimattomuus.
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