negligence

negligenza, trascuratezza

Non prestare abbastanza attenzione o cura, soprattutto quando questo causa danni.

In inglese semplice: Failure to pay enough attention or take enough care, especially when this causes harm.

• His negligence caused the accident.
• The damage resulted from years of negligence.
• They blamed the manager’s negligence for the unsafe conditions.

Sinonimi: carelessness, neglect

Contrari: care, diligence

Espressioni comuni: serious negligence, negligence while driving, negligence caused something

negligenza, incuria

Non occuparsi adeguatamente di qualcuno o qualcosa, oppure non adempiere alle proprie responsabilità.

In inglese semplice: Failure to look after someone or something properly or to carry out your responsibilities.

• The children suffered because of parental negligence.
• Her negligence left the animals without food.
• The investigation found serious negligence in the care of patients.

Come si usa: negligence in doing something (The report described negligence in caring for the animals.)

Sinonimi: neglect, carelessness

Contrari: care, diligence

Espressioni comuni: parental negligence, negligence in care, negligence towards someone

negligenza

Causare danno a qualcuno non rispettando il livello di attenzione richiesto dalla legge.

In inglese semplice: Failure to take the care that the law expects, causing harm to someone.

• The patient sued for medical negligence.
• The court found that the injury resulted from negligence.
• Can the family prove negligence by the hospital?

Espressioni comuni: medical negligence, claim negligence, negligence claim