contributory negligence

noun

The rule of law under which an act or omission of plaintiff is a contributing cause of injury and a possible bar to a complete recovery.

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Meanings

nouncontributory negligence (uncountable)
  1. uncountablelawThe rule of law under which an act or omission of plaintiff is a contributing cause of injury and a possible bar to a complete recovery.
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APA

contributory negligence. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/contributory%20negligence

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“contributory negligence.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/contributory%20negligence. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “contributory negligence,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/contributory%20negligence.

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