misfeasance

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mis·fea·sance | \ mis-ˈfē-zᵊn(t)s

Definition of misfeasance

: trespass specifically : the performance of a lawful action in an illegal or improper manner

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Recent Examples on the Web In 2004, Antonacci represented then-Republican Gov. Jeb Bush in presenting the case in the Senate proceedings over his removal of Broward Supervisor of Elections Miriam Oliphant for neglect of duty, incompetence and misfeasance. — Anthony Man, sun-sentinel.com, 26 Oct. 2020 Alarm bells, after all, signal underlying misfeasance . . . — Andrew C. Mccarthy, National Review, 24 Aug. 2020 In fact, today the UAW announced significant accounting changes and financial controls that will tighten up our procedures and prevent future misfeasance. — Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2019 However, Albertson ruled that misfeasance and nonfeasance are not listed as crimes under Virginia’s state code, according to attorneys for the defendants. — Antonio Olivo, Washington Post, 29 Oct. 2019 But the lawsuit claims that’s exactly what Georgia has created through a combination of misfeasance and malfeasance. — P.r. Lockhart, Vox, 30 Nov. 2018 Grounds for removal are: exercising unlawful power or authority, gross neglect of duty, gross immorality, drunkenness, misfeasance, malfeasance and nonfeasance. — James Ewinger, cleveland.com, 28 Apr. 2018 The Florida constitution gives governors authority to suspend public officials for malfeasance, misfeasance, commission of a felony or neglect of duty. — Glenn Garvin, miamiherald, 27 Feb. 2018 Here, a look back at some very memorable misfeasance. — George Hobica, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2013

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“Misfeasance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misfeasance. Accessed 15 Jun. 2021.

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misfeasance

noun

mis·fea·sance | \ mis-ˈfēz-ᵊns

Legal Definition of misfeasance

: the performance of a lawful action in an illegal or improper manner specifically : the performance of an official duty in an improper or unlawful manner or with an improper or corrupt motive — compare malfeasance, nonfeasance