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negligent

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Action, behavior, or response characterized by a manifest failure (whether or not deliberate or willful) to exercise the duty of care required under the circumstances from a reasonable, prudent person.

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neglect
libel
strict liability
misfeasance
doctrine of comparative negligence

professional liability
conversion
contributory negligence
comparative negligence
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