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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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