criminal negligence

Gross negligence so extreme that it is punishable as a crime.

• For example, involuntary manslaughter or other negligent homicide can be based on criminal negligence, as when an extremely careless automobile driver kills someone.

— Also termed culpable negligence; gross negligence. [Cases: Criminal Law 23; Negligence 1800–1802. C.J.S. Criminal Law § 38; Negligence §§ 913–914, 916.]

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