Definition for
neglect
noun – The act of neglecting; the act of treating with slight attention, heedlessness, or disrespect some person or thing that requires attention, care, or respect.
noun – Omission; oversight; the not doing a thing that should or might be done.
noun – Disregard; slight; omission of due attention or civilities.
noun – Negligence; habitual want of regard.
noun – The state of being disregarded.
noun – Synonyms Failure, default, heedlessness.
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