criminal negligence

Frequency: 6.88.0 per million words

Negligence that is so severe it is considered a crime.

negligenceADJECTIVE + negligence

Categories:

criminal

Examples (10)

  • The court made a finding of criminal negligence.
  • He was charged with criminal negligence after the fatal accident.
  • The prosecutor argued that the defendant's actions amounted to criminal negligence.
  • Such a reckless disregard for safety clearly constitutes criminal negligence.
  • Investigations revealed a pattern of criminal negligence by the company management.
  • The jury found him guilty of criminal negligence.
  • Proving criminal negligence requires a high standard of evidence.
  • The incident was a direct result of the driver's criminal negligence.
  • There are severe penalties for those found responsible for criminal negligence.
  • The case set a precedent for future charges involving criminal negligence.