noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The intentional failure to perform an official duty or legal requirement. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   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 wordnet
3. 3
   The lack of liability associated with the failure to act. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

atrocitybad policybreachcrimecrime against humanityculpa

Etymology

From non- + feasance.

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