Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nonfeasance

noun

/ˌnɒnˈfiːzəns/

Definition

The failure to act, especially in a situation where there is a duty to act.

Examples

After reviewing the case, the court found the city liable for nonfeasance in maintaining the public park.
The coach’s nonfeasance in training the athletes led to poor performance in the competition.

Meaning

Nonfeasance refers to the inaction or omission of an action that one is obligated to perform. It is often used in legal contexts to describe situations where a person who has a responsibility neglects to fulfill it.