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culpa levis

noun
culpa le·​vis | \ -ˈlevə̇s\

Definition of culpa levis

Roman & civil law
: ordinary or slight negligence arising from failure to exercise such care as a diligent father is accustomed to observe in his own affairs under all the circumstances

History and Etymology for culpa levis

New Latin culpa levis, literally, slight negligence

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