noun
- the quality or state of being inadvertent; lack of attention or care; oversight
Usage: formal
Examples
- The error was due to inadvertency rather than malicious intent.
- His inadvertency in handling the documents led to their loss.
- The contract was voided because of inadvertency in the signing process.
- She apologized for any inadvertency that may have caused offense.
- The inadvertency of the clerk resulted in the wrong file being sent.
- Legal inadvertency can have serious consequences in court proceedings.