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criminal negligence
[krim-uh-nl neg-li-juhns]
noun
an act or practice of negligence in which a person, disregarding what is reasonable to insure the care, safety, and protection of others, such as by leaving a loaded gun within reach of a child, is criminally liable for any consequential harm or death.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of criminal negligence1
Example Sentences
A court in Argentina dropped charges in February of criminal negligence against three out of the five people who had been charged in connection with Payne's death.
Last month, a court in Argentina dropped charges of criminal negligence against three out of the five people who had been charged in connection with the performer's death.
It also reported that Russian authorities are investigating for criminal negligence.
Marine Investigations Board Chair Jason Neubauer told NBC News on Monday the hearings aim to determine the extent of any criminal negligence or misconduct which may then be referred to the Justice Department.
His employer is now under investigation for criminal negligence and manslaughter.
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