"negligence per se" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=negligence per se}} negligence per se (uncountable)
  1. (US law) An act considered negligent because it violates a statute or regulation. Tags: US, uncountable Categories (topical): Law
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