Negligence is defined as
a. the failure of an individual to provide care that a reasonable person would ordinarily use in a similar circumstance
b. improper discharge of professional duties or failure to meet the standards of acceptable care which results in harm to another person
c. an intentional and unlawful offer to touch a person in an offensive, insulting, or physically intimidating manner
d. an obligation one has incurred or might incur through any act or failure to act
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Negligence or breach of duty is the failure of an individual to provide care that a reasonable person would ordinarily use in a similar circumstance. Improper discharge of professional duties or failure to meet the standards of acceptable care which results in harm to another person is considered malpractice. An intentional and unlawful offer to touch a person in an offensive, insulting, or physically intimidating manner is considered assault. An obligation one has incurred or might incur through any act or failure to act is considered liability.
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