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neglect

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The justices then ruled that commissioners could be removed only for misconduct or neglect of duty.

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Families of elderly residents at one of Scotland's largest care homes have accused its owners of "cruelty" and "neglect" after a BBC investigation revealed a series of care failures.

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Asked about allegations of neglect, Mr Kumar said "all care and upkeep was followed", but declined to take specific questions.

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"What we won't do in that process is neglect serious criminality or serious misconduct," he said.

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Mr Sen, who runs a tour company, chanced upon a newspaper article about city enthusiasts lighting up some of the city's grand but often neglected heritage buildings.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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