culpa levis

Originating from Latin, 'culpa levis' is used in legal contexts to describe a minor level of negligence.

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Definition

(technical)A lesser breach of duty compared to more serious forms of negligence.

The court determined that the doctor's actions amounted to culpa levis rather than gross negligence.

(technical)A minor degree of negligence involving a failure to exercise ordinary care.

In the case of culpa levis, the individual did not meet the standard of care expected but did not act with gross negligence.

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