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negligent |ˈnegləjənt|adjectivefailing to take proper care in doing something : directors have been negligent in the performance of their duties.

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Do remedies differ for negligent torts and intentional torts?

You actually approach torts of negligence and intentional torts in much the same way. you still have to prove the four main elements of any tort. Beyond that-for an intentional tort-you must prove that it was intentional rather than negligent but that would be the only difference.


What is the difference between an intentional tort and a negligent tort?

There is really only one main difference between and intentional tort and negligent tort. An intentional tort would be an injury caused by an intentional act by another. A negligent tort however, is one that is an accidental injury caused by negligence.


What doctrine holds physicians legally responsible for negligent acts of their employees?

The doctrine that holds physicians legally responsible for negligent acts of their employees is called "vicarious liability" or "respondeat superior." Under this doctrine, employers are held responsible for the actions of their employees that occur within the scope of their employment.


What word means to protect from future use?

The word you are looking for is "reserve."


Does an ordinary person standard determines whether allegedly negligent conduct resulted in a breach of a duty of care?

Yes, an ordinary person's standard of care is typically used to determine if allegedly negligent conduct resulted in a breach of duty. This standard assesses whether a reasonable person in similar circumstances would have acted differently to prevent harm.

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What is the root word of negligent?

The root word of negligent is "neglect", which means to fail to care for or pay attention to something.


A sentence that have in the word negligent?

The negligent children left their toys in the driveway so that their mom had to park in the street in order to clear them.


Can you give me a sentence for the word negligent?

Many minor dents on the front and back of his car indicated his negligent parking behaviour.


How do you use the word negligent in a sentence?

When the workload is heavy at my job, I'm often negligent with chores around the house.


What word would not appear with the guide words Neck and negligence?

negligent


What is a 6 letter word for negligent?

remiss, sloppy, shoddy


How do you use remiss a sentence?

There is no word remissed.The word remiss is applied to a person or group, and means having been negligent, as in omitting or overlooking something (e.g. We were remiss in not announcing the change)Synonyms can include negligent, lax, careless, delinquent, derelict, inattentive, or slack.


What are the comparative and superlative form of negligent?

more negligent, most negligent


What word do you get when you unscramble ETLGNNIEG?

The letters 'ETLGNNIEG' can unscramble to spell one word.This nine lettered word is negligent.


Bible use the word negligent?

This is used two times in the King James Version. The references are 2 Chronicles 29:11 and 2 Peter 1:12.


Make a sentence using negligent?

You have been negligent in your studies. Neglecting things is being negligent. You have been negligent in caring for the class pet, DETENTION!


What is another word for un-caring?

careless, neglectful, thoughtless, or negligent.