Inaction (noun)

1. The state or quality of not taking action or doing nothing.
2. A lack of activity or motion.
3. A failure to take appropriate action in a given situation.

Origin:

From in- 'not' + action.

Examples:

1. The inaction of the government was criticized for its inability to solve the crisis.
2. The inaction of the players resulted in a loss for the team.
3. The inaction of the security forces allowed the perpetrators to escape.
4. The inaction of the company was viewed as a sign of weakness.
5. The inaction of the board was viewed as a sign of apathy.