Elmulasztása

Elmulasztása is a Hungarian noun that refers to the act of omitting or failing to perform something that should have been done. It derives from the verb elmulasztani, meaning to omit, neglect, or fail to carry out a duty or action, with the noun-forming suffix -ás.

In legal and administrative language, elmulasztás describes non-fulfillment of duties or obligations by omission rather than by active performance. It can concern contractual duties, statutory deadlines, or duties imposed by procedures. The consequences of elmulasztás depend on the legal context and may include liability for damages, penalties, or loss of rights. Common collocations include kötelezettség elmulasztása (omission of an obligation) and határidő elmulasztása (missed deadline).

In everyday language, elmulasztása is used to talk about neglecting to do something or missing an appointment or deadline. For example, "elmulasztotta a határidőt" means the deadline was missed, and "elmulasztotta a kötelezettségét" indicates a neglected obligation. The term is often contrasted with terms referring to active fulfilment, such as teljesítés (performance of an obligation).

Etymology: elmulasztása is formed from the prefix el- and the verb mulasztani (to omit, to neglect), with the nominal suffix -ás, yielding a noun that denotes the act or instance of omission.