nonfeasance

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English

Etymology

non- +‎ feasance

Noun

nonfeasance (countable and uncountable, plural nonfeasances)

  1. (law) The intentional failure to perform an official duty or legal requirement.
  2. (law) The lack of liability associated with the failure to act.

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