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Simple English definitions for legal terms

magna neglegentia

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A quick definition of magna neglegentia:

Magna neglegentia is a legal term that refers to a type of negligence that is very serious. Negligence is when someone fails to take reasonable care and causes harm to someone else. Magna neglegentia is even worse than regular negligence because it shows a complete disregard for the safety of others. It can result in legal action against the person who was negligent.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Magna neglegentia is a legal term that refers to gross negligence, which is the failure to exercise the standard of care that a reasonably prudent person would have exercised in a similar situation. It is any conduct that falls below the legal standard established to protect others against unreasonable risk of harm, except for conduct that is intentionally, wantonly, or willfully disregardful of others' rights. The term denotes culpable carelessness.

Examples: An example of magna neglegentia would be a doctor who performs surgery while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, resulting in harm to the patient. Another example would be a driver who speeds through a red light and causes a serious accident. In both cases, the individuals failed to exercise the standard of care that a reasonably prudent person would have exercised in a similar situation, and their conduct fell below the legal standard established to protect others against unreasonable risk of harm.

Explanation: Magna neglegentia is a serious legal concept that can result in liability for the individual who engages in such conduct. It is important to exercise reasonable care and diligence in all situations to avoid the risk of harm to others. Failure to do so can result in legal consequences and financial liability for damages caused by the negligent conduct.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
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
Dkk
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Nice! @Macaque
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22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
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.
Dkk
5:22
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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