nonfeasance

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Noun nonfeasance has 1 sense

nonfeasance - a failure to act when under an obligation to do so; a refusal (without sufficient excuse) to do that which it is your legal duty to do
--₁ is a kind of dereliction

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Definition

nonfeasance (noun)

1. failure to perform an act that one is obligated to do

2. the omission or neglect of a required duty or responsibility

Examples

Example 1:

The nonfeasance of the contractor resulted in significant damage to the property.

Example 2:

The mayor was criticized for his nonfeasance in addressing the cities infrastructure issues.

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