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

Frequently asked questions for negligence:

How many solutions are there for the crossword clue "NEGLIGENCE"?

There are 192 solutions. The longest is CULPABLE NEGLIGENCE with 18 letters, and the shortest is LACK with 4 letters.

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How long are the solutions for "NEGLIGENCE"?

Solutions are between 4 and 18 letters long.

Still in puzzle mode? Solve these clues related to ‘NEGLIGENCE’

Clue	Answers

culpable negligence	8
Negligence for which bone is liable	1
One might result from negligence	1
With negligence	1

‘NEGLIGENCE’ isn’t just a clue – it’s also a popular crossword answer! Check out these clues where ‘NEGLIGENCE’ is the solution:

Clue	Answer

Failure to take proper care (10)	negligence