(English) One who is cautious and exercises good judgment Prudencia, Prudensa, Prudensia, Prudentia, Predencia, Predentia, Prue, Pru
A legal requirement that a person act towards others and the public with the watchfulness, attention, caution and prudence that a reasonable person would use in the circumstance. If a person’s actions do not meet this standard of care, then the acts are considered negligent, and any damages resulting may be claimed in a lawsuit for negligence.... duty of care
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