failure to perform a duty
111nuisance — is that activity which arises from unreasonable, unwarranted or unlawful use by a person of his own property, working obstruction or injury to right of another, or to the public, and producing such material annoyance, inconvenience and discomfort …
112incivism — The failure of a person to perform his duty as a citizen …
113Lex neminem cogit ad impossibilia — The law compels no one to perform that which is impossible. This maxim is the foundation of the rule that an act of God excuses the failure to discharge a duty. Southern Pacific Co. v Schoer (CA8 Utah) 114 F 466 …
114wilful — A word of several meanings, the meaning in the particular case often being influenced by the context. Spies v United States, 317 US 492, 87 L Ed 418, 63 S Ct 364. Voluntary, as distinguished from accidental. 21 Am J2d Crim L § 87. Intentional or… …
115security — [si kyoor′ə tē] n. pl. securities [ME securite < L securitas < securus: see SECURE] 1. the state of being or feeling secure; freedom from fear, anxiety, danger, doubt, etc.; state or sense of safety or certainty 2. something that gives or… …
116involuntary manslaughter — noun : manslaughter resulting from the failure to perform a legal duty expressly required to safeguard human life, or from the commission of an unlawful act not constituting a felony, or from the commission of a lawful act in a negligent or… …
117property insurance — noun : insurance against direct loss or damage, consequential loss, loss due to liability for damages, or loss due to dishonesty or failure of others to perform their duty …
118United Kingdom — a kingdom in NW Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: formerly comprising Great Britain and Ireland 1801 1922. 58,610,182; 94,242 sq. mi. (244,100 sq. km). Cap.: London. Abbr.: U.K. Official name, United Kingdom of Great… …
119India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… …
120performing arts — arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing. [1945 50] * * * ▪ 2009 Introduction Music Classical. The last vestiges of the Cold War seemed to thaw for a moment on Feb. 26, 2008, when the unfamiliar strains …
