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negligence in Greek

negligence in Greek is αμέλεια — negligence means a failure to take proper care, especially when it causes harm.

negligence in Greek

αμέλεια
noun
Pronounced: ameleia
(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?

  1. noun A failure to take proper care, especially when it causes harm.
    "The fire was caused by negligence, not deliberate sabotage."
  2. 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 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 Greek?

"negligence" in Greek is αμέλεια. negligence means: A failure to take proper care, especially when it causes harm.

How do you pronounce αμέλεια?

"negligence" in Greek is αμέλεια, pronounced "ameleia".

How do you use "negligence" in a sentence?

Example: "The fire was caused by negligence, not deliberate sabotage." In Greek, "negligence" is αμέλεια.

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