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noun
The intentional failure to perform an official duty or legal requirement.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: law
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noun
The lack of liability associated with the failure to act.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: law
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noun
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
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: dereliction
History
From non- + feasance.
