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Definition of Contributory negligence
1. Noun. (law) behavior by the plaintiff that contributes to the harm resulting from the defendant's negligence. "In common law any degree of contributory negligence would bar the plaintiff from collecting damages"
Generic synonyms: Carelessness, Neglect, Negligence, Nonperformance
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Lexicographical Neighbors of Contributory Negligence
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