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

And when misconduct does happen — rarely — security protocols frequently catch it.

— Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
Hanaway’s office filed a petition to remove Johnston from office, alleging misconduct, according to a news release from the attorney general’s office.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

Definition of misconduct

Noun

The sheriff's office said Paul Pelosi didn’t have alcohol in his system at the time, and he wasn’t arrested at the scene, which officials said is common for such misdemeanor cases.

— Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 18 July 2026
Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was charged Friday with a misdemeanor hit-and-run over a collision with a parked car.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026

Definition of misdemeanor

Noun

Suno is currently being sued for copyright infringement by Sony and Universal Music Group (former plaintiff Warner Records dropped out of the lawsuit to sign an official partnership with the company).

— Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026
Lilly sued Teva in 2016 for patent infringement, but the companies settled in 2018 with a deal that allowed Teva to launch its generic in 2019, just before the relevant Lilly patents expired.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 14 July 2026

Definition of infringement

Noun

On June 27, 2026, at Trinity Pride Fest in Fort Worth, Texas, street preachers Richard Penkoski and David Grisham were subjected to multiple violations of their First Amendment rights while attempting to preach on public property.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
However, Pregen said city inspectors later signed an affidavit of compliance certifying Martinez had corrected the violations roughly two months ago.

— Larry Seward, CBS News, 14 July 2026

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