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misfeasance
[ mis-fee-zuhns ]
noun
, Law.
- a wrong, actual or alleged, arising from or consisting of affirmative action.
- the wrongful performance of a normally lawful act; the wrongful and injurious exercise of lawful authority.
misfeasance
/ mɪsˈfiːzəns /
noun
- law the improper performance of an act that is lawful in itself Compare malfeasance nonfeasance
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Derived Forms
- misˈfeasor, noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of misfeasance1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of misfeasance1
C16: from Old French mesfaisance, from mesfaire to perform misdeeds
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Example Sentences
Misfeasance and malfeasance in public office ought to be considered an unpardonable crime, and the guilty dealt with accordingly.
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If any loss has arisen to the estate from any misfeasance, neglect or omission of the trustee, it may require him to make it good.
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The President cannot be held responsible for the misfeasance of subordinates, unless adopted, or at least tolerated, by him.
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In the language of the courts, an agent is liable to third parties for malfeasance, but not for misfeasance.
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The sheriff could be sued for misfeasance such as bribery in the King's court.
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