What does nonfeasance mean?
Nonfeasance means (law) The intentional failure to perform an official duty or legal requirement..
Nonfeasance
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(law) The intentional failure to perform an official duty or legal requirement..
Definitions by Sense
- (law) The intentional failure to perform an official duty or legal requirement.
- (law) The lack of liability associated with the failure to act.
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Word Forms
- nonfeasances
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