mal·fea·sance (m l-f  z ns)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·fea sant adj. & n. |
malfeasance [mælˈfiːzəns]
n
(Law) Law the doing of a wrongful or illegal act, esp by a public official Compare misfeasance, nonfeasance
[from Old French mal faisant, from mal evil + faisant doing, from faire to do, from Latin facere]
malfeasant n & adj
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
| Noun | 1. |  malfeasance - wrongful conduct by a public officialactus reus, wrongful conduct, misconduct, wrongdoing - activity that transgresses moral or civil law; "he denied any wrongdoing" |
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