Neglect
Legal definition for Indian law research
Definition
neglect
: a disregard of duty resulting from carelessness, indifference, or willfulness
;esp
: a failure to provide a child under one's care with proper food, clothing, shelter, supervision, medical care, or emotional stability compare abuse, negligence
neglect vt
ne·glect·ful adj
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