misfeasance

Definition of misfeasancenext

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Recent Examples of misfeasance Last August, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called for a meticulous reexamination of the oldest missing-teens case in America following a Rolling Stone investigation detailing decades of police incompetence and misfeasance. Eric J. Greenberg, Rolling Stone, 27 July 2024 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 These hearings will likely uncover more misfeasance in the crypto space. Aaron Klein, Time, 22 Nov. 2022 That's not misfeasance. Fox News Staff, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2022 See All Example Sentences for misfeasance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misfeasance
Noun
  • No misconduct was issued to inmates during the incident in question, and no inmate faced discipline for refusing the assignment, the agency added.
    Paula Wethington, CBS News, 8 June 2026
  • Even without independent investigative authority, the commission has spent the past few years reviewing a backlog of internal affairs cases, commissioning an outside audit of police misconduct investigations and weighing in on department policies.
    Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • Applegate was charged with misdemeanor criminal trespassing.
    Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
  • The Pro Bowl tailback faces five charges, including a felony count of strangulation and suffocation, along with misdemeanor counts of battery, criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct and intimidation of a victim.
    Alejandro Avila, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment sued Suno (and its competitor Udio) in 2024 for copyright infringement.
    Corbin Bolies, Variety, 3 June 2026
  • The major music companies sued in 2024 on allegations of massive copyright infringement from the world’s biggest’s artists and songwriters, though Warner Music Group had announced last November a settlement and new partnership with the company.
    Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • Barbara Goodman, the assistant administrator, stated that Awana—the behavioral health company run through Glory to God (GTG)—received a 30-day Medicaid termination notice in May without explanation, despite never being audited or receiving a violation.
    Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 4 June 2026
  • Citing violations of the National Environmental Policy Act, Williams issued a preliminary injunction ordering the closure of Alligator Alcatraz within 60 days.
    Eric Schlosser, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026

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“Misfeasance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misfeasance. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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