Neglect and Refuse

Neglect

Neglect verb - To fail to give proper attention to.

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Refuse and neglect are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Refuse" instead a verb "Neglect".

Refuse verb - To be unwilling to grant.

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Neglect and refuse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Neglect" instead a verb "Refuse".

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

human	human neglect	human refuse
real	real neglect	real refuse

The President has this power, as well, although it is conditioned on when they refuse/neglect to sign or veto; if Congress is still in session after ten days (minus Sundays), the bill becomes law, but if Congress is adjourned on the tenth day then the bill is "pocket vetoed" and does not become law.

Source: Loophole Abuse / Real Life Law
One ironic inversion is to have a second, more advanced set of aliens show up and refuse to help because they have this exact same clause, essentially turning the tables and putting the protagonist on the receiving end of this "benign neglect".

Source: Alien Non-Interference Clause
Shows up frequently in Not Always Learning, the authority figures depicted often neglect or flat out refuse to help or look after kids they're in charge of, and some of them actively attempt to sabotage them.

Source: Adults Are Useless

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