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Neglect

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(1):

(adv.) To omit to notice; to forbear to treat with attention or respect; to slight; as, to neglect strangers.

(2):

(v.) The state of being disregarded, slighted, or neglected.

(3):

(v.) Habitual carelessness; negligence.

(4):

(adv.) Not to attend to with due care or attention; to forbear one's duty in regard to; to suffer to pass unimproved, unheeded, undone, etc.; to omit; to disregard; to slight; as, to neglect duty or business; to neglect to pay debts.

(5):

(v.) Omission if attention or civilities; slight; as, neglect of strangers.

(6):

(v.) Omission of proper attention; avoidance or disregard of duty, from heedlessness, indifference, or willfulness; failure to do, use, or heed anything; culpable disregard; as, neglect of business, of health, of economy.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Neglect'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​n/neglect.html. 1828.
 
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