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gross negligence
[ grohs neg-li-juhns ]
noun
Law.
- in general, an act or practice of negligence that demonstrates a willful and reckless disregard for others’ safety and an indifference to their rights, such as speeding through a busy parking lot: interpreted differently in different jurisdictions. Compare criminal negligence ( def ).
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of gross negligence1
First recorded in 1665–75
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Marten, 37, and Gordon, 50, deny charges of manslaughter by gross negligence and causing or allowing the death of a child.
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She had previously admitted gross negligence manslaughter.
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Marten, 37, and Mark Gordon, 50, are accused of manslaughter by gross negligence and causing or allowing the death of a child - charges they deny.
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Lloyd pleaded guilty to gross negligence manslaughter and was sentenced during a two-day hearing at Swansea Crown Court earlier this week.
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Marten, 37, and Mark Gordon, 50, deny gross negligence manslaughter and causing or allowing the death of a child.
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