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inexcusable neglect

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A quick definition of inexcusable neglect:

Inexcusable neglect is when someone fails to do something they were supposed to do, and there is no good reason for it. It's not just a mistake or forgetfulness, but a serious and unjustifiable failure to take care of something or someone. For example, if a parent doesn't give their child the things they need to be healthy and safe, that's inexcusable neglect. It's important to take responsibility for our duties and not neglect them, especially when it can harm others.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Inexcusable neglect refers to neglect that is unjustifiable and implies more than unintentional inadvertence. It is a failure to do something that a person was duty-bound to do, and the failure cannot be excused.

Examples:

  • Child Neglect: When a person responsible for a minor fails to care for the minor's emotional or physical needs, it is considered child neglect. This can include failure to provide food, shelter, clothing, medical care, or education. Child neglect is a form of child abuse and can result in criminal charges.
  • Medical Neglect: When a person fails to provide necessary medical, dental, or psychiatric care that is required to prevent or treat serious physical or emotional injury or illness, it is considered medical neglect. This can result in harm to the individual and may be considered a form of abuse.
  • Physical Neglect: When a person fails to provide necessaries, such as food, shelter, or clothing, and the lack of these items has caused or could cause serious injury or illness, it is considered physical neglect. This can also be a form of abuse.

These examples illustrate inexcusable neglect because they involve a failure to provide necessary care or attention that a person was duty-bound to provide. The neglect is not accidental or unintentional, but rather a willful disregard for the well-being of another person. Inexcusable neglect can have serious consequences and may result in legal action.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] baddestbunny
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every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
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@Aromatic, Have to guess.
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22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
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No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
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Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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