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inaction

[ in-ak-shuhn ]

noun

  1. absence of action; idleness.


inaction

/ ɪˈæʃə /

noun

  1. lack of action; idleness; inertia
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of inaction1

First recorded in 1700–10; in- 3 + action
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But the inaction from the administration hasn't shaken their faith, she added.

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Malibu is a separate city from Los Angeles, but the plaintiffs allege that L.A. and its DWP’s actions and inaction before the fire broke out contributed to its spread to the neighboring coastal enclave.

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Finally, there’s the cost of inaction against climate catastrophe, which could destroy the global economy, as mentioned above.

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"Anything that happens to any other child or young person since they said that is on them - as their inaction makes them culpable."

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In searing speeches, Pabon and others excoriated the Trump administration, but also urged attendees to take action, saying that lawmakers needed to hear about their dire circumstances — and the consequences of inaction.

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