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criminal negligence

/ˈkrɪmɪnəl ˈneɡlɪdʒəns/

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/ˈkrɪmɪnəl ˈneɡlɪdʒəns/C1formallegal
  • ruЮридический термин, обозначающий грубое отклонение от стандарта заботы, который проявило бы разумное лицо, когда бездействие приводит к причинению вреда или опасности для других, часто связанное с безрассудным пренебрежением к человеческой жизни или безопасности.

A legal term referring to a gross deviation from the standard of care that a reasonable person would exercise, where the failure to act results in harm or danger to others, often involving reckless disregard for human life or safety.

  1. Legal concept of gross carelessnessC1formal

    A serious form of negligence where a person fails to take reasonable care, showing a reckless disregard for the safety or lives of others, which can lead to criminal charges.

    ruУголовная халатность

    • The driver was charged with criminal negligence after causing a fatal accident while texting.
    • The court found the company guilty of criminal negligence for ignoring safety protocols.
    • Criminal negligence requires proof that the defendant acted with a wanton disregard for human life.