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non-feasance [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tort Law (common law)
DEF

The neglect or failure of a person to do what he ought to do, particularly to perform a duty owed to the public, whereby an individual sustains special or particular damage to himself.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit des délits (common law)
DEF

Action d'omettre totalement ou de négliger d'accomplir un acte ou une tâche ou d'exécuter un engagement lorsqu'il y a obligation d'agir.

OBS

faute d'omission : Terme emprunté au droit civil.

Spanish

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