Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misfeasances
Noun
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The charges cited in the complaint are misdemeanors, which carry less serious penalties than felonies.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026 -
Perhaps the saddest was the case of a Garden Grove gas station owner who was convicted of misdemeanors for illegally giving customers preferential treatment.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Officials have a duty to right the wrongs of the past, not repeat them.—
Gustavo Rivera,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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In 2020, a demand to redress historic wrongs grew following the murder of George Floyd and the national Black Lives Matter movement.—
Ara Rosenthal,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Montana led the nation in passing legislation that limits infringements on the ability of any resident to make full use of AI and related technologies.—
Neil Chilson,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The framework now chosen must address significant constitutional and European legal concerns and avoid serious infringements on entrepreneurial freedom of decision-making, program design and supply.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Schools could still cover athletes’ legal fees even without entering a joint-representation agreement; such is a regular practice in NCAA infractions or eligibility cases, typically through a limited waiver allowing the school, as payor, to view attorney billing records.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Arizona Republic reported that Nanos stepped down from the El Paso Police Department in 1982 after being accused of a series of infractions, including excessive force, off-duty gambling, improperly using his siren, and tardiness.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The measure also restricts restroom access in certain government buildings and allows individuals to file complaints over alleged violations.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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City leaders told the American-Statesman the proposal is meant to prepare Austin for potential civil rights violations during federal immigration enforcement operations and responds to public calls for a more coordinated local response.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Edwards was fined a total of $420,000 by the league last season for eight different transgressions, mostly for profane language in postgame interviews.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Before the August 2025 move to the big house, aka the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Miami, Thomas owned up to his transgressions.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Misfeasances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misfeasances. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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