Definition of contributory negligence in English:

contributory negligence

noun

mass nounLaw

Failure of an injured party to act prudently, considered to be a contributory factor in the injury which they have suffered.
Example sentencesExamples
- That, of course, does not mean that the appellant was guilty of contributory negligence.
- In respect of the second flood, the claimants were not guilty of contributory negligence.
- Whether a plaintiff is guilty of contributory negligence is a question of fact.
- The amount of the judgment entered at trial reflected the reduction made on account of the plaintiff's contributory negligence.
- Negligence, or contributory negligence, will suffice either to defeat the claim or to reduce the award of damages.
Synonyms
carelessness, lack of care, lack of proper care and attention, dereliction of duty, non-performance of duty, non-fulfilment of duty, remissness, neglectfulness, neglect, laxity, laxness, irresponsibility, inattention, inattentiveness, heedlessness, thoughtlessness, unmindfulness, forgetfulness

Definition of contributory negligence in US English:

contributory negligence

noun

Law

Failure of an injured plaintiff to act prudently, considered to be a contributory factor in the injury suffered, and sometimes reducing the amount recovered from the defendant.
Example sentencesExamples
- The amount of the judgment entered at trial reflected the reduction made on account of the plaintiff's contributory negligence.
- In respect of the second flood, the claimants were not guilty of contributory negligence.
- Negligence, or contributory negligence, will suffice either to defeat the claim or to reduce the award of damages.
- Whether a plaintiff is guilty of contributory negligence is a question of fact.
- That, of course, does not mean that the appellant was guilty of contributory negligence.
Synonyms
carelessness, lack of care, lack of proper care and attention, dereliction of duty, non-performance of duty, non-fulfilment of duty, remissness, neglectfulness, neglect, laxity, laxness, irresponsibility, inattention, inattentiveness, heedlessness, thoughtlessness, unmindfulness, forgetfulness

单词	contributory negligence
释义	Definition of contributory negligence in English: contributory negligence noun mass nounLaw Failure of an injured party to act prudently, considered to be a contributory factor in the injury which they have suffered. Example sentencesExamples That, of course, does not mean that the appellant was guilty of contributory negligence. In respect of the second flood, the claimants were not guilty of contributory negligence. Whether a plaintiff is guilty of contributory negligence is a question of fact. The amount of the judgment entered at trial reflected the reduction made on account of the plaintiff's contributory negligence. Negligence, or contributory negligence, will suffice either to defeat the claim or to reduce the award of damages. Synonyms carelessness, lack of care, lack of proper care and attention, dereliction of duty, non-performance of duty, non-fulfilment of duty, remissness, neglectfulness, neglect, laxity, laxness, irresponsibility, inattention, inattentiveness, heedlessness, thoughtlessness, unmindfulness, forgetfulness Definition of contributory negligence in US English: contributory negligence noun Law Failure of an injured plaintiff to act prudently, considered to be a contributory factor in the injury suffered, and sometimes reducing the amount recovered from the defendant. Example sentencesExamples The amount of the judgment entered at trial reflected the reduction made on account of the plaintiff's contributory negligence. In respect of the second flood, the claimants were not guilty of contributory negligence. Negligence, or contributory negligence, will suffice either to defeat the claim or to reduce the award of damages. Whether a plaintiff is guilty of contributory negligence is a question of fact. That, of course, does not mean that the appellant was guilty of contributory negligence. Synonyms carelessness, lack of care, lack of proper care and attention, dereliction of duty, non-performance of duty, non-fulfilment of duty, remissness, neglectfulness, neglect, laxity, laxness, irresponsibility, inattention, inattentiveness, heedlessness, thoughtlessness, unmindfulness, forgetfulness
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