The failure to perform an act that one is obligated to do, due to omission, is ________.

A. nonfeasance
B. misfeasance
C. maleficent
D. malfeasance


Answer: A

Criminal Justice

You might also like to view...

______________ includes efforts by intelligence agencies to penetrate computer networks of an enemy nation in order to steal important dates.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Criminal Justice

Which of the following statements regarding male jail inmates is FALSE?

A) The majority of male jail inmates are defined as mentally ill. B) More than half of male jail inmates are white. C) Over half of male jail inmates have not been convicted of the crime for which they are incarcerated. D) The majority of male jail inmates have a prior criminal record.

Criminal Justice

Many state legislatures, county governments, and Congress have recently passed legislation limiting weight lifting in prisons and jails

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Criminal Justice

What are the consequences (positive and negative) of state-sponsored terrorism?

What will be an ideal response?

Criminal Justice