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 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.
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
Seeking a similar get-out is Sarah Grant (Lily James), an employee at a biotech company who, like Hoffman, has found evidence of malfeasance at her workplace.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
Instead of punishing banks for their predatory practices, Relay condemns soulless corporations for their malfeasance and corruption.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
The list of allowable grounds includes malfeasance, misfeasance, neglect of duty, habitual drunkenness, incompetence, or permanent inability to perform official duties.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
Seeking a similar get-out is Sarah Grant (Lily James), an employee at a biotech company who, like Hoffman, has found evidence of malfeasance at her workplace.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
Instead of punishing banks for their predatory practices, Relay condemns soulless corporations for their malfeasance and corruption.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
The list of allowable grounds includes malfeasance, misfeasance, neglect of duty, habitual drunkenness, incompetence, or permanent inability to perform official duties.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malfeasance
Noun
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Cohen, like other prosecutors who commit intentional misconduct are shielded – entirely.—
Micah Kimball,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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The immunity would not apply in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct by the dispatcher.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The bureau’s work has led to nearly $20 billion in direct relief to consumers and $5 billion in civil penalties for alleged wrongdoing.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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Lorch and Holmes settled the case two years later for $325,000, with Lorch admitting to no wrongdoing other than paddling the player.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Malfeasance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malfeasance. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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