I understand the word "negligence" is defined as, "failure to exercise the care toward others which a reasonable or prudent person would do in the circumstances, or taking action which such a reasonable person would not. Or simply put, the failure to exercise the degree of care considered reasonable under the circumstances, resulting in an unintended injury to another party."
A person who acts "reasonably or prudently" is defined as someone who is "clever and careful in action and judgment." A prudent person may be considered a "judicious" person. A judicious person exercises, or is characterized, by sound judgment.