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contributory negligence

/kənˈtrɪbjəˌtɔri ˈnɛglədʒəns/ /kənˈtrɪbjuːtəri ˈnɛglɪdʒəns/
noun
GeneralLegal
  1. 1 müterafik ihmal
  2. 2 katkıda bulunan ihmal

Definition (English)

  1. The injured party's own negligence that contributes to their injury, potentially barring recovery.
  2. When the plaintiff's actions helped cause their own harm.

Example Sentences

  1. Contributory negligence can prevent the plaintiff from winning.
    Müterafik ihmal, davacının kazanmasını engelleyebilir.
  2. The defendant argued contributory negligence in the accident.
    Sanık, kazadaki müterafik ihmali savundu.