A deliberate and calculated behavior exhibited by an organization or its members, particularly law enforcement agencies, where they feign misunderstanding or lack of capability to fulfill a legal or formal request for information. This tactic is employed as a means of evasion to avoid accountability, transparency, or the disclosure of information that could implicate the organization in illegal activities or misconduct. It is characterized by an outward appearance of cooperation or innocence, masking an intentional effort to obstruct justice or the rightful access to information. This behavior is passive-aggressive in nature because it avoids direct confrontation or refusal while actively working against the requester's aims to uncover truth or obtain justice.
This definition encapsulates the manipulative and obstructive nature of the behavior, emphasizing its purpose as a strategy to evade legal and moral responsibilities.
This definition encapsulates the manipulative and obstructive nature of the behavior, emphasizing its purpose as a strategy to evade legal and moral responsibilities.
The police department's refusal to provide the requested documents, coupled with their pretense of not understanding the clear terms of the FOIA request, is a classic case of passive-aggressive strategic incompetence designed to shield themselves from scrutiny.
by I Juana Be Free March 3, 2024
Get the Passive-Aggressive Strategic Incompetencemug. A passive form of gaslighting; presenting as a victim or martyr in order to manipulate or coerce another/others for personal gain or influence.
Even though Debbie clearly hates Pete's friends, she always asks him why he doesn't include her when he makes plans with them, which is a gassive-aggressive ploy to guilt him into making future concessions whenever she wants her overbearing parents to visit and stay with the two of them.
by poopooOU812 May 20, 2023
Get the Gassive-aggressivemug. 
When your ex writes on your Facebook page, or posts on your Facebook photos and posts, even though they aren't speaking to you.
I can't believe amy wrote "cute pic, Mr. Cuddly Cat is sooooo adorable" on Jason's Facebook profile pic! She won't even return his calls - and she's cheating on him!! She is so Postive Aggressive!!
by Evil Con Weasel June 7, 2018
Get the Postive Aggressivemug. Agressive Anger is the opposite of Passive Aggressive Anger. Expressing your wrath directly to the person you are angry at witnout worrying about keeping things pleasant.
Talk about Aggressive Anger, Toni finally yelled No I dont want any more of your Deviled Eggs, I dont even like eggs Grandma!
by LilyOndine February 12, 2017
Get the aggressive angermug. When someone or something is so devoid of any redeeming value you can't believe it's not intentional.
by THX1180 December 2, 2023
Get the Aggressively uselessmug. Me and Sandra agreed not to give each other christmas presents. Sandra proceeded to gift me a rolex. Aggressive Generosity.
by Superlongshlong December 25, 2020
Get the aggressive generositymug.