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malfeasance

noun

mal·​fea·​sance ˌmal-ˈfē-zᵊn(t)s How to pronounce malfeasance (audio)
: wrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
The investigation has uncovered evidence of corporate malfeasance.

Example Sentences

The investigation has uncovered evidence of corporate malfeasance. a campaign to impeach the governor for malfeasance in office
Recent Examples on the Web Under that law, a president can remove a commissioner for malfeasance or neglect of duty, not because a new administration has come to power. Sabrina Eaton, cleveland, 19 Feb. 2021 His complaint is 84 pages of strident arguments that Twitter’s substandard practices are linked to intentional malfeasance. Steven Levy, WIRED, 26 Aug. 2022 There's limited public evidence about the judge's political leanings, despite the rash of accusations of partisan malfeasance. Arden Farhi, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2022 In recent years, a string of whistleblowers have exposed corporate malfeasance that had otherwise fallen under the radar. Max Voldman, Fortune, 22 July 2022 The league gives teams leeway to run themselves, generally getting involved only when there are rules violations, malfeasance or other activity that could damage the brand. Jeff Barker, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2022 That included his numerous baseless statements and lawsuits alleging widespread voter fraud and/or malfeasance that led to his defeat in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 May 2022 But in the space created by their silence, at a time when people are primed to embrace any suggestion of government malfeasance, the treasure hunters’ version of events is the one that has been heard. Chris Heath, The Atlantic, 17 June 2022 Its elections long have been flagged for malfeasance and misadministration. Time, 10 July 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

mal- + obsolete feasance doing, execution

First Known Use

1663, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of malfeasance was in 1663

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