nonfeasance

noun

ˌnän-ˈfē-zᵊn(t)s How to pronounce nonfeasance (audio)
Definition of nonfeasancenext
as in negligence
the nonperformance of an assigned or expected action you can sue for nonfeasance if the company doesn't fulfill the contract

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Recent Examples of nonfeasance The governor may be impeached for malfeasance or nonfeasance in the performance of official duties. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Mar. 2026 The response says Paul was suspended for gross misconduct, neglect of duty, nonfeasance and failure of good behavior. — Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 2 July 2024 In practice, our too-complex system degrades just about every public responsibility into nonfeasance. — Daniel Henninger, WSJ, 1 June 2022 However, Albertson ruled that misfeasance and nonfeasance are not listed as crimes under Virginia’s state code, according to attorneys for the defendants. — Antonio Olivo, Washington Post, 29 Oct. 2019 Finally, Fauci’s role in this miasma remains unclear — in part because of his obfuscation and in part the nonfeasance of scientific journalists who for years haven’t aggressively pursued COVID-19’s origin story. — Cory Franklin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonfeasance
  1. negligence
  2. neglect
Noun
  • The Bellos family, through their Kansas City attorney Tom Porto, filed a lawsuit in late June alleging assault, medical negligence and Sunshine Law violations.
    — Laura Bauer July 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
  • Metz’s attorneys could not be reached for comment on the sentencing, but during the hearing, Jones emphasized that Metz has taken responsibility for his negligence and has felt remorse every day since the shooting.
    — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 7 July 2026
Definition of negligence
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  • Some business owners say crime and neglect are driving away customers.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Disabled people are disproportionately represented in detention, where inaccessible conditions, inadequate medical care, and systemic neglect put lives at risk.
    — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of neglect

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“Nonfeasance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonfeasance. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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