NONFEASANCES Meaning and
Definition
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Nonfeasances is a term used in law to refer to the failure to perform a required action or duty, particularly by a person in a position of responsibility or authority. It encompasses the concept of negligence or omission, where an individual fails to act in a way that they are legally obligated to. Nonfeasances can occur in various contexts, including employment, professional relationships, and public office.
In legal terms, nonfeasances can arise when someone neglects to fulfill a duty that a reasonable person in their position would ordinarily be expected to perform. This failure to act can result in harm or loss to others, and may give rise to legal liability. Examples of nonfeasances can range from failing to properly maintain a property, leading to accidents or injuries, to a government official neglecting to enforce important regulations, resulting in public harm.
Nonfeasances are often distinguished from malfeasances, which refer to the commission of a wrongful or illegal act. While nonfeasances involve the omission to perform a duty, malfeasances involve the active engagement in prohibited conduct. Furthermore, nonfeasances are often considered less severe than malfeasances, as they generally involve a failure to act rather than a deliberate harmful action. Nonetheless, nonfeasances can still carry legal consequences depending on the circumstances and the extent of harm caused by the failure to act.
Common Misspellings for NONFEASANCES
- bonfeasances
- monfeasances
- jonfeasances
- honfeasances
- ninfeasances
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- nondeasances
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Etymology of NONFEASANCES
The word "nonfeasances" is derived from the combination of two words: "non-" and "feasance".
The prefix "non-" is a Latin word meaning "not" or "without". It is commonly used in English to negate or express absence.
The word "feasance" comes from the Old French word "faisance" which means "doing" or "performance". It is derived from the Latin word "facere" meaning "to do" or "to make".
When the prefix "non-" is added to "feasance", it creates the term "nonfeasance", which refers to the act of not doing something that a person has a legal or moral obligation to do.
The plural form of "nonfeasance" is "nonfeasances", which refers to multiple instances of not performing a required action.
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