Meaning Of The Word Contributory negligence

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What's The Definition Of Contributory negligence?

contributory negligence in American English
noun: negligence on the part of an injured party that combines with the negligence of another in causing the injury, sometimes so as to diminish or bar the recovery of damages for the injury

contributory negligence in British English
noun: failure by an injured person to have taken proper precautions to prevent an accident

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