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.
A certain proportion of the mined ore, or of its value, given to the miner as payment.
A payment made by one nation to another in submission.
Extortion; protection money.
An homage made in a body of work to another work or creator.
An acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift.
A payment made by a feudal vassal to his lord.
To pay as tribute.