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 email came despite the fact that Harris' term was not set to expire until 2028, and despite a federal law that dictates board members can only be fired for cause, such as inefficiency, malfeasance or neglect of duty.
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Carrie Johnson, NPR, 17 Sep. 2025
The timing and bluntness of Musk’s statement ignited social platforms, as supporters and skeptics alike debated the possibility of corporate malfeasance or cover-up.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
The law that charters the Fed allows the president to dismiss policymakers for cause, which is generally interpreted to mean gross professional negligence or malfeasance.
—New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
The book format also gives him an important outlet to spread his gospel of how to spot scammers in advance and what to do when malfeasance is suspected.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
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Carrie Johnson, NPR, 17 Sep. 2025
The timing and bluntness of Musk’s statement ignited social platforms, as supporters and skeptics alike debated the possibility of corporate malfeasance or cover-up.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
The law that charters the Fed allows the president to dismiss policymakers for cause, which is generally interpreted to mean gross professional negligence or malfeasance.
—New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
The book format also gives him an important outlet to spread his gospel of how to spot scammers in advance and what to do when malfeasance is suspected.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malfeasance
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Former Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers, whose tenure was dogged by a maelstrom of misconduct allegations that led to his resignation, appeared in federal court in downtown Kansas City on civil rights violation charges on Wednesday.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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Greenfield Police Chief Jay Johnson faces a felony misconduct charge for allegedly using a police camera at his private residence.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The company has also filed a countersuit denying allegations of wrongdoing, while claiming over $116 million in damages and lost profits.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Attorneys for both Billups and Rozier have denied any wrongdoing.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Malfeasance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malfeasance. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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