Collocations withnegligence
These are words often used in combination withnegligence.
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act of negligence
There must be some compounding act of negligence.
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alleged negligence
It serves no one's interests if cases are brought with little prospect of success—least of all the victims of the alleged negligence.
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comparative negligence
The second and third versions are lumped together in what is called modified comparative negligence.
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criminal negligence
Three senior medical officials were convicted of criminal negligence and fraud and were sentenced to prison.
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medical negligence
A physician's failure to make that assessment can be as much an instance of medical negligence as missing a diagnosis or providing inappropriate treatment.
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mere negligence
We do not even begin to think of seeking compensation for mere negligence but almost always only for actual harm suffered.
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professional negligence
A lawyer or accountant giving such confused advice would quickly be sued for professional negligence.
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