Definition of neglect

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Neglect (v.) Omission of proper attention; avoidance or disregard of duty, from heedlessness, indifference, or willfulness; failure to do, use, or heed anything; culpable disregard; as, neglect of business, of health, of economy..

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Self-neglecting :: Self-neglecting (n.) A neglecting of one's self, or of one's own interests..
Cesser :: Cesser (v. i.) a neglect of a tenant to perform services, or make payment, for two years..
Dilapidate :: Dilapidate (v. t.) To bring into a condition of decay or partial ruin, by misuse or through neglect; to destroy the fairness and good condition of; -- said of a building..
Default :: Default (v. t.) To fail to perform or pay; to be guilty of neglect of; to omit; as, to default a dividend..
Ignorance :: Ignorance (n.) A willful neglect or refusal to acquire knowledge which one may acquire and it is his duty to have.
Neglect :: Neglect (v.) Omission if attention or civilities; slight; as, neglect of strangers..
Neglect :: Neglect (adv.) Not to attend to with due care or attention; to forbear one's duty in regard to; to suffer to pass unimproved, unheeded, undone, etc.; to omit; to disregard; to slight; as, to neglect duty or business; to neglect to pay debts..
Nonpreparation :: Nonpreparation (n.) Neglect or failure to prepare; want of preparation.
Negligent :: Negligent (a.) Apt to neglect; customarily neglectful; characterized by negligence; careless; heedless; culpably careless; showing lack of attention; as, disposed in negligent order..
Neglective :: Neglective (a.) Neglectful.
Infringe :: Infringe (v. t.) To break; to violate; to transgress; to neglect to fulfill or obey; as, to infringe a law or contract..
Nonobedience :: Nonobedience (n.) Neglect of obedience; failure to obey.
Impunctuality :: Impunctuality (n.) Neglect of, or failure in, punctuality..
Pass :: Pass (v. i.) To go unheeded or neglected; to proceed without hindrance or opposition; as, we let this act pass..
Inexecution :: Inexecution (n.) Neglect of execution; nonperformance; as, the inexecution of a treaty..
Nonuser :: Nonuser () Neglect or omission to use an easement or franchise or to assert a right.
Nonperformance :: Nonperformance (n.) Neglect or failure to perform.
Disobedient :: Disobedient (a.) Neglecting or refusing to obey; omitting to do what is commanded, or doing what is prohibited; refractory; not observant of duty or rules prescribed by authority; -- applied to persons and acts..
Inculture :: Inculture (n.) Want or neglect of cultivation or culture.
Reckless :: Reckless (a.) Inattentive to duty; careless; neglectful; indifferent.
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