misfeasance
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.
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Origin of misfeasance
1- Compare malfeasance, nonfeasance.
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How to use misfeasance in a sentence
misfeasance and malfeasance in public office ought to be considered an unpardonable crime, and the guilty dealt with accordingly.
A Book Written by the Spirits of the So-Called Dead | C. G. HellebergIf any loss has arisen to the estate from any misfeasance, neglect or omission of the trustee, it may require him to make it good.
The President cannot be held responsible for the misfeasance of subordinates, unless adopted, or at least tolerated, by him.
Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 9 (of 20) | Charles SumnerIn the language of the courts, an agent is liable to third parties for malfeasance, but not for misfeasance.
The sheriff could be sued for misfeasance such as bribery in the King's court.
Our Legal Heritage, 5th Ed. | S. A. Reilly
British Dictionary definitions for misfeasance
/ (mɪsˈfiːzəns) /
law the improper performance of an act that is lawful in itself: Compare malfeasance, nonfeasance
Origin of misfeasance
1Derived forms of misfeasance
- misfeasor, noun
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