nonfeasance

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of NONFEASANCE

the nonperformance of an assigned or expected action <you can sue for nonfeasance if the company doesn't fulfill the contract>

Synonyms default, delinquency, dereliction, misprision, neglect, negligence, nonfeasance, oversight

Related Words carelessness, heedlessness, inadvertence, inadvertency, laxity

Near Antonyms compliance, discharge, fulfillment (or fulfilment)

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