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The art of letting things rot by simply not looking at them.

means Failing to give something or someone the care, attention, or action they require.

from From Latin neglegere, to disregard, built from neg- (not) and legere (to pick up) — literally choosing not to gather, the original shrug made law.

Legal weightNegligence costs courts billions in damages yearly.
Passive crimeYou can break a law by doing nothing.
Plant cousinSame root as elegant — both involve choosing.
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