neglect of duty

Other forms: neglects of duty

Definitions of neglect of duty
  1. noun
    (law) breach of a duty
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    type of:
    carelessness, neglect, negligence, nonperformance
    failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
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