Phrases with «wilful neglect»

"Wilful neglect" refers to a deliberate and intentional failure to take care of something or someone, usually resulting in harm or negative consequences. It means intentionally neglecting one's responsibilities, disregarding the importance of maintaining or protecting something, or purposely neglecting the needs or well-being of someone or something. Full definition

Sentences with «wilful neglect»

  • Jeremy Hunt has NHS staff could face a new criminal offence of wilful neglect of patients as one of a series of measures adopted by the Health Secretary from the Francis report into the deaths at Stafford Hospital. (itv.com)
  • I don't mind at all castigating wilful neglect by the Admin. (justarsenal.com)
  • And doing so in the face of super-squeezed budgets, when it could have a detrimental impact on local schools in terms of funding and the loss of a genuinely comprehensive intake, feels like wilful neglect. (schoolsweek.co.uk)
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