nonfeasance

Malfeasance refers to an intentional wrongful act or misconduct, while nonfeasance refers to a failure to act when there was a duty to do so. In short, malfeasance involves taking action that is harmful, whereas nonfeasance involves failing to take necessary action.

Nonfeasance

The tort is known as "negligence," where someone fails to exercise reasonable care, resulting in harm to another person. In legal terms, this failure to act can be considered a breach of duty owed to another party.