criminal negligence

American

[krim-uh-nl neg-li-juhns] / ˈkrɪm ə nl ˈnɛg lɪ dʒəns /

noun

Law.

an act or practice of negligence in which a person, disregarding what is reasonable to insure the care, safety, and protection of others, such as by leaving a loaded gun within reach of a child, is criminally liable for any consequential harm or death.

Etymology

Origin of criminal negligence

First recorded in 1685–95

Example Sentences

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The Nevada County Sheriff's Office said on Friday that authorities are investigating whether there could be criminal negligence relating to the avalanche, CBS reported.

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A court in Argentina dropped charges in February of criminal negligence against three out of five people who had been charged in connection with the singer's death.

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A court in Argentina dropped charges in February of criminal negligence against three out of the five people who had been charged in connection with Payne's death.

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Last month, a court in Argentina dropped charges of criminal negligence against three out of the five people who had been charged in connection with the performer's death.

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It also reported that Russian authorities are investigating for criminal negligence.

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