What term refers to errors and negligence in a legal context?

The term "errors and omissions" is a specific phrase used in legal and professional contexts to refer to mistakes made by professionals in the performance of their duties, which may result in harm or financial loss to clients. This term encapsulates both the errors made (active mistakes) and omissions (failures to act when action was required). It is often used in the context of insurance, where professionals seek coverage for claims arising from such errors and omissions.

In contrast, "malpractice" generally refers to negligence or incompetence by a professional, especially in fields like law and medicine; while it is accurate in a broader sense, it does not capture the specific duality of errors and omissions. "Negligence claims" are more generic and refer to a type of lawsuit rather than a specific term for errors in a professional context. "Legal oversight" implies a failure to enforce or follow legal protocols but does not adequately describe the nuanced concept of errors and omissions in a legal framework.

Thus, "errors and omissions" is a more precise term, particularly appropriate in discussions around professional responsibilities and liabilities.