negligence
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Charges of criminal negligence or recklessness, though, depend on whether specific offenses exist in the relevant law and how they’re worded.
From Slate ● Oct. 25, 2026
Hwang had barred Rinderknecht’s attorney, Steve Haney, from raising allegations of negligence by the fire department.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
"This is a case of gross negligence," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
He’s right that new laws aren’t needed to punish wrongdoing or negligence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
“I cannot see that there has been any negligence on your part.”
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
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