negligence

nounverified·updated May 9, 2026

Failure to take proper care of something.

Framework senses

3 senses across 2 frameworks

FFIEC IT Examination Handbook - Audit, April 20121 senseview framework →

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →

§1: failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
§2: the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern