A session of watching for an approaching enemy, police, etc.
A person on watch for approaching enemy, police, danger, etc.
A vantage point with a view of the surrounding area.
A joist that extends in cantilever out from the exterior wall (or wall plate) of a building, supporting the roof sheathing and providing a nailing surface for the fascia boards.
An observation window.
A subject for observation; a prospect or view.
One's perspective, outlook; hence, one's responsibility. (used with a possessive pronoun or a noun in a possessive form).
The state of being negligent.
The breach of a duty of care: the failure to exercise a standard of care that a reasonable person would have in a similar situation.
The tort whereby a duty of reasonable care was breached, causing damage: any conduct short of intentional or reckless action that falls below the legal standard for preventing unreasonable injury.