gross negligence

[ grohs neg-li-juhns ]

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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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Word History and Origins

Origin of gross negligence¹

First recorded in 1665–75

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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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Nerys Bethan Lloyd, 39, an ex-police officer from Port Talbot, pleaded guilty to gross negligence manslaughter last month.

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They deny causing or allowing the death of a child and gross negligence manslaughter.

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The ship's captain, Vladimir Motin, 59, of Primorsky, St Petersburg, Russia, has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter, and is due to stand trial next year.

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