Omissions
/ˌoʊˈmɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Failings to perform an act required by law or duty, which can constitute grounds for liability or breach of contract.
The plaintiff's claims were based on the defendant's omissions that led to financial loss.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, omissions refer specifically to failures to act when there is a legal duty to do so, distinguishing them from affirmative acts.
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