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negligence

/'nɛglɪdʒəns/ · nɛglɪdʒəns

Negligence has 3 syllables: neg · li · gence.

neg
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li
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gence
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noun. Failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances.

noun. The trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern.

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