as in misconduct
improper or illegal behavior
a campaign to impeach the governor for malfeasance in office
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Recent Examples of malfeasance
The measure expands the crime of malfeasance in office, which is punishable with up to 10 years in jail.
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Sara Cline, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
Also of concern, endorsing conventions have sometimes descended into chaos, rancor and accusations of malfeasance, and the cost and complication involved with hosting conventions have discouraged volunteers.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 12 June 2025
The malfeasance continues many years of decline when Gloria was also responsible as a city councilman, serving for eight years from 2008 to 2016, including a stint as interim mayor after the resignation of Bob Filner in 2013.
—Ted Levis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
Sterling Williams, 33, was hit with 10 counts of principle to simple escape and one count of malfeasance in office, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said in a press release.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 20 May 2025
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Sara Cline, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
Also of concern, endorsing conventions have sometimes descended into chaos, rancor and accusations of malfeasance, and the cost and complication involved with hosting conventions have discouraged volunteers.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 12 June 2025
The malfeasance continues many years of decline when Gloria was also responsible as a city councilman, serving for eight years from 2008 to 2016, including a stint as interim mayor after the resignation of Bob Filner in 2013.
—Ted Levis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
Sterling Williams, 33, was hit with 10 counts of principle to simple escape and one count of malfeasance in office, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said in a press release.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malfeasance
Noun
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His last review, which examined misconduct allegations against Russell Brand, only referenced job titles.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
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Sorrell exited the company in 2018 amid a probe of allegations of misconduct, and Read, who spent much of this time building new digital operations, became the company’s new leader.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 July 2025
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On the contrary, this also implies that people who don’t hold a strong belief in a just world may be more likely to see infidelity as a serious wrongdoing.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The appearance of a person’s name on the flight logs, however, is not necessarily an indication of wrongdoing; most of the individuals listed were presumably on Epstein’s plane for legitimate business, political or social reasons.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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“Malfeasance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malfeasance. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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