expectation of care
noun phraseUK /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən əv keə/
US /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən əv ker/
The belief that someone will keep you safe and take good care of you.
The children had an expectation of care from their teachers at school.
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2. A legal rule that says people must be careful and not harm others.
The hospital had a legal expectation of care toward every patient.
3. The way people believe a doctor or helper should treat them.
Patients have an expectation of care that their privacy will be respected.
4. A hope that a person or group will look after something important.
The community had an expectation of care for the local park.