Definition of contributory negligence Contributory negligence

con•trib•u•to•ry neg•li•gence

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What does contributory negligence mean?

Noun
contributory negligence - (law) behavior by the plaintiff that contributes to the harm resulting from the defendant's negligence; "in common law any degree of contributory negligence would bar the plaintiff from collecting damages"
		nonperformance, carelessness, negligence, neglect the quality of not being careful or taking pains

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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.