neglect of duty

Noun

Meaning

(law) breach of a duty

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History often repeats itself. If we can learn our lessons early, we can avoid accidents. The purpose of the investigation is not to blame someone for the neglect of duty or to hold someone responsible, but to figure out the real causes for the accidents and avoid making the same mistakes again. Chang Yu-hern

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