malfeasance

noun

Definition of malfeasancenext
as in misconduct
improper or illegal behavior a campaign to impeach the governor for malfeasance in office

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“Malfeasance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malfeasance. Accessed 27 Sep. 2023.

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