nonfeasance

• Terme juridique désignant le fait de ne pas accomplir une action que l'on est tenu d'effectuer en vertu de la loi, constituant ainsi un manquement à une obligation.

A legal term referring to the failure to perform an act that one is legally obligated to perform, constituting a breach of duty.

1. Failure to actC2formallegal

   The intentional failure to perform a required duty or obligation, especially in a legal context.

   Abstention fautive

   • The officer was charged with nonfeasance for not intervening during the incident.
   • Nonfeasance can lead to civil liability if it causes harm.
   • The contract clearly outlines the consequences of nonfeasance by either party.

   Synonymesderelictionfailureinactionneglectnegligenceomission

   Antonymesactioncomplianceexecutionfulfillmentperformance