as in negligence
failure to take the care that a cautious person usually takes
the mountain climber's uncharacteristic laxness almost caused an accident
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negligence
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The jury found that Elijah’s negligence also proximately caused his death.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2025 -
The suit indicates three counts of negligence and carelessness which resulted in Xavier Anderson’s death and parties should be held liable.—
Kennedy Sessions,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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“Laxness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laxness. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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