MISFEASANCE Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

misfeasance

noun

Definition of misfeasance

as in misconduct

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Recent Examples of misfeasance Republicans rightly will blame Newsom and the Democratic Legislature for their misfeasance and malfeasance. — John Seiler, Oc Register, 4 June 2026 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 The news comes after family and friends of Weiser and Bickwit called for the creation of a multiagency task force following decades of police incompetence, misfeasance, and neglect. — Eric J. Greenberg, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2023 The committee is made up of five lawmakers who can look into complaints of misconduct, including malfeasance, misfeasance, abuse of office, incompetency and workplace conduct by state officers and employees. — Lauren McGaughy, Dallas News, 28 May 2023 See All Example Sentences for misfeasance

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Noun

Former township Clerk Kimberly Grable pleaded guilty to official misconduct and was sentenced to five years in prison.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
Jansen Trotter Fannin County In its initial statement, the Leonard Police Department did not identify the underlying misconduct, explain what Trotter allegedly knew or failed to report, or identify anyone else involved.

— Doug Myers, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of misconduct

Noun

Ross, whose legal name is William Leonard Roberts, is now charged with misdemeanor domestic violence battery, according to court records.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
The tampering count is a misdemeanor; Mitchell faces one year in the Platte County Jail on that, the district attorney’s office said.

— Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of misdemeanor

Noun

Werksman Jackson Quinn and Mason LLP said campaign finance violations, voter and ballot fraud and civil rights infringement relating to elections can be prosecuted as federal crimes.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2026
The smaller company won, with a jury determining willful infringement and a district court granting a permanent injunction preventing further sales.

— Coke Morgan Stewart, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026

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