Nonfeasance
/ˌnɒnfiˈæsns/
Definitions
- (n.) Failure to act when there is a legal duty to do so, resulting in harm or damage.
The company's nonfeasance in maintaining safe equipment led to the accident.
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Commentary
Nonfeasance specifically refers to an inaction despite a duty, as opposed to misfeasance or malfeasance which involve wrongful acts.
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