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omission

omission, oversight

noun oh-mee-ZYOHN Rare
Communication Language

Origin: Latin 'omissio' (a leaving out)

Usage Note

Omission can be intentional or unintentional; in law, une omission volontaire can constitute fraud. The phrase péché d'omission ('sin of omission') is used both in religious and everyday contexts to mean a failure to act. The verb is omettre (irregular).

Examples

"Cette omission dans le rapport a causé une confusion."

Natural Translation

This omission in the report caused confusion.

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