negligence

S2 W2

in Vietnamese Sự bất cẩn, sự thiếu trách nhiệm

BrE /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/ AmE /ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/

noun en → vi

1 FAILURE TO CARE [uncountable] B1

Sự bất cẩn, sự thiếu trách nhiệm

a failure to take proper care or attention, especially in a job or legal situation

  • negligence in doing sth

Collocations professional negligence · medical negligence

  • The accident was caused by the driver's negligence.

    Tai nạn xảy ra do sự bất cẩn của tài xế.

2 LEGAL CONSEQUENCES [uncountable] B2

Sự thiếu trách nhiệm gây thiệt hại hoặc tổn thương

the failure to take proper care that causes harm or damage, for which someone can be legally responsible

  • negligence in doing sth

Collocations negligence claim · negligence lawsuit

  • The company was found guilty of negligence.

    Công ty đã bị kết tội vì sự thiếu trách nhiệm.