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Nonfeasance is different from [[misfeasance]] (performing a lawful task improperly) and [[malfeasance]] (doing something illegal or wrongful). | Nonfeasance is different from [[misfeasance]] (performing a lawful task improperly) and [[malfeasance]] (doing something illegal or wrongful). | ||
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Revision as of 01:06, July 12, 2007
Nonfeasance is the total failure or omission of an employee of a government agency to do his job. More generally, nonfeasance is the failure of an agent to perform a duty required by his principal.
Nonfeasance is different from misfeasance (performing a lawful task improperly) and malfeasance (doing something illegal or wrongful).