mis·fea·sance (m s-f  z ns)n. Improper and unlawful execution of an act that in itself is lawful and proper. [Anglo-Norman mesfesaunce, from mesfere, to do wrong : mes-, wrongly (from Old French; see mis-1) + fere, to do (from Latin facere; see dh - in Indo-European roots).] |
misfeasance [mɪsˈfiːzəns]
n
(Law) Law the improper performance of an act that is lawful in itself Compare malfeasance, nonfeasance
[from Old French mesfaisance, from mesfaire to perform misdeeds]
misfeasor n
misfeasance
a form of wrongdoing, especially the doing of something lawful in an unlawful way so that the rights of others are infringed. Cf. malfeasance. — misfeasor, n.
See also: Crime
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | misfeasance - doing a proper act in a wrongful or injurious manner actus reus, wrongful conduct, misconduct, wrongdoing - activity that transgresses moral or civil law; "he denied any wrongdoing" |
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