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

In January 2022, Whedon denied the allegations of misconduct against him in an interview with Vulture.

— Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
The Star reported this story over the course of several weeks following an anonymous Reddit thread that went viral detailing allegations about Jay Sanders’ misconduct and abuse at popular Kansas City-area bars Drastic Measures and Wild Child.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of misconduct

Noun

But, after criticism from Mayor Karen Bass and others, the district attorney downgraded the counts to misdemeanors with a diversion agreement that will probably allow Flores to avoid any time behind bars.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
McManus, 50, was arrested and charged with misdemeanor child abuse, officials said.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of misdemeanor

Noun

Recently, the Justice Department issued a Statement of Interest about copyright infringement litigation in the Southern District of New York.

— Vivek Shah, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
The technology is racing ahead of regulation, Fan said, making Chinese judges ill-equipped to deal with the deluge of cases involving individual face protections and digital infringement.

— Ling Wei, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of infringement

Noun

Under Arkansas law, anyone selling alcohol on a Sunday without a permit can be found guilty of a violation fined up to $250.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
Both men were denied parole last year, in part because of their use of contraband cellphones and other violations of prison rules.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of violation

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