"Negligence per se" is a negligence doctrine that literally means:

A) Professional negligence.
B) Selective negligence.
C) Negligence determined.
D) Negligence in or of itself.
E) Actionable negligence.

Negligence in Itself

refers to a doctrine whereby an act is considered inherently negligent because it violates a statute or regulation, thereby causing harm that the statute was intended to prevent.

Professional Negligence

Refers to the failure of a professional to perform their duties with the competence that is expected in their field, leading to harm or loss.