slackness

noun

Definition of slacknessnext
1
as in negligence
failure to take the care that a cautious person usually takes considering the chemical company's slackness when it comes to safety, it's a wonder there hasn't been a catastrophe

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2
as in slack
the extent to which something hangs or dips below a straight line there's simply too much slackness in this clothesline

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  1. negligence
  2. slack
  3. neglect
Noun
  • The Essence of Personal Injury Personal injury encompasses a wide range of physical or emotional damages that individuals may suffer due to the negligence or wrongful actions of others.
    Chris Gallagher, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Ray sued the hospital for negligence, and in September a jury awarded her $25 million.
    Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of negligence
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  • Every industry relies on seasoned pros to pick up the slack — like the adage that 20 percent of workers do 80 percent of the work.
    Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
  • So if the Trump administration cut off the funding for heat pumps that the IRA provides, states could pick up the slack.
    Matt Simon / Grist, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of slack
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  • The abuse and neglect have long-lasting effects on an already vulnerable population and have even led to the conviction of some employees for violent crimes, the report says.
    Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Kentucky has one of the highest rates of child abuse and neglect in the nation.
    Jenna Sundel, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of neglect
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