Meaning of the word negligence in English

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negligence

US /ˈneɡ.lə.dʒəns/
UK /ˈneɡ.lə.dʒəns/
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Noun

1.

failure to take proper care in doing something

Example:
The accident was caused by the driver's negligence.
He was accused of professional negligence.
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