negligence
Collocations
16(noun.)
ADJ
gross
contributory
The court found that both drivers were guilty of contributory negligence in the accident.
medical, professional | criminal
VERB + NEGLIGENCE
be guilty of
accuse sb of, allege, claim, sue for
The company was sued for negligence after the faulty equipment caused several workplace injuries.
deny | prove
arise from
Several serious accidents have arisen from negligence in the factory.
NEGLIGENCE + NOUN
case | claim
PREP
by ~
The accident happened by negligence when the factory workers failed to follow safety procedures.
through ~
The patient suffered serious injuries through negligence at the hospital.
~ in
The doctor faced serious charges due to negligence in patient care.
PHRASES
a finding of negligence
The judge announced a finding of negligence against the driver who caused the accident.
the result of (the) negligence
Many injuries in the workplace were the result of negligence by supervisors who ignored safety rules.