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malfeasance
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mal·fea·sance  (ml-fzns)
n.
Misconduct or wrongdoing, especially by a public official.

[Anglo-Norman malfaisance, from Old French malfaisant, malfeasant, present participle of malfaire, to do evil, from Latin malefacere; see malefactor.]

mal·feasant adj. & n.

malfeasance [mal-fee-zanss]
Noun
Law wrongful or illegal behaviour, esp. by a public official [Old French mal faisant evil-doing]

malfeasance
wrongdoing or improper or dishonest conduct, especially by a person who holds public office or a position of trust. Cf. misfeasance. — malfeasant, adj.
See also: Crime
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.malfeasance - wrongful conduct by a public official
actus reus, wrongful conduct, misconduct, wrongdoing - activity that transgresses moral or civil law; "he denied any wrongdoing"

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