Neglect Of Duty (Noun)
Meaning
(law) breach of a duty.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The police officer was charged with neglect of duty for failing to respond to the emergency call in a timely manner.
- The nurse was found guilty of neglect of duty for not providing the prescribed medication to her patient.
- The CEO was sued for neglect of duty for not disclosing the financial risks associated with the company's investment.
- The teacher was reprimanded for neglect of duty for not reporting the bullying incident to the school administration.
- The doctor was charged with neglect of duty for not properly diagnosing the patient's condition and providing inadequate treatment.