
ConsumerShield Legal Dictionary
Clear, expert-verified definitions of product-liability and personal-injury terms—empowering you to navigate legal challenges and protect your rights.
Browse Dictionary: Letter "N"
Nolle Prosequi/ˈnɒl i ˈprɒs ɪˌkwaɪ/
Nolle prosequi is a formal decision to drop criminal charges.
Nonfeasance/ˌnɑːnˈfiː.zəns/
Nonfeasance is the failure to act when required.
Negligence/ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/
Negligence is failure to exercise reasonable care.
Nolo Contendere/ˈnoʊ.loʊ kənˈtɛn.dəˌreɪ/
Nolo contendere is a no-contest plea in court.
Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress/ˈneɡ.lə.dʒənt ɪnˈflɪk.ʃən əv ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən.əl dɪˈstres/
Negligent infliction of emotional distress occurs through carelessness.
Negligent Tort/ˈneɡ.lə.dʒənt tôrt/
A negligent tort involves harm caused by carelessness.
