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accident (caused by negligence); error; blunder
fault; defect
彼の過失が事故の原因だと判明した。
It was determined that his negligence caused the accident.
過失による損害は賠償の対象となる。
Damage caused by negligence is subject to compensation.
運転中の過失で事故を起こしてしまった。
I caused an accident due to negligence while driving.