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.

noun – 1, 3, and Remissness, etc. See negligence.

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