Collocations for negligence - noun
ADJECTIVE
gross
contributory (BrE)
The plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence for failing to wear a crash helmet.
contributory (BrE)
The plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence for failing to wear a crash helmet.
medical,
professional
criminal
criminal
VERB + negligence
be guilty of
accuse sb of, allege, sue for
The lawyer was accused of professional negligence.
accuse sb of, allege, sue for
The lawyer was accused of professional negligence.
deny
prove
arise from
death arising from negligence
prove
arise from
death arising from negligence
PREPOSITION
by negligence
His death was brought about by negligence on the doctor's part.
His death was brought about by negligence on the doctor's part.
through negligence
damage to company property through negligence
damage to company property through negligence
negligence in
negligence in navigation
negligence in navigation
PHRASES
a finding of negligence
The court made a finding of criminal negligence.
The court made a finding of criminal negligence.
the result of (the) negligence
The accident was the result of negligence on the part of the driver.
The accident was the result of negligence on the part of the driver.