negligence
//ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəns//
Noun
negligenceSingular
1
Failure to take proper care or give adequate attention to something, especially when this results in harm or damage.
The accident was caused by the driver's negligence.
2
A legal term referring to the breach of a duty of care that results in damage or injury to another person.
The doctor was sued for negligence after the patient suffered complications from the surgery.