NONFEASANCE Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

nonfeasance

noun

ˌnän-ˈfē-zᵊn(t)s

Definition of nonfeasance

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 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 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

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Noun

Executives are currently shielded behind their companies, with corporate financial penalties for misconduct or negligence often amounting to a fraction of their turnover and valuations – just another line item.

— Giorgos Tsetis, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Earlier versions of Florida law generally provided four years for negligence actions.

— Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of negligence

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Another on-ramp to the fragile pathway is a childhood of abuse, neglect, or other recurring traumatic experiences.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
After decades of neglect and subsequent disrepair, it was recently restored into a luxurious one-bedroom retreat that honors its historic roots while embracing contemporary amenities like a king bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a sleek living area.

— Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

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