MISFEASANCE Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

misfeasance

noun

Definition of misfeasance

as in misconduct

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Recent Examples of misfeasance Republicans rightly will blame Newsom and the Democratic Legislature for their misfeasance and malfeasance. — John Seiler, Oc Register, 4 June 2026 The list of allowable grounds includes malfeasance, misfeasance, neglect of duty, habitual drunkenness, incompetence, or permanent inability to perform official duties. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025 The news comes after family and friends of Weiser and Bickwit called for the creation of a multiagency task force following decades of police incompetence, misfeasance, and neglect. — Eric J. Greenberg, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2023 The committee is made up of five lawmakers who can look into complaints of misconduct, including malfeasance, misfeasance, abuse of office, incompetency and workplace conduct by state officers and employees. — Lauren McGaughy, Dallas News, 28 May 2023 See All Example Sentences for misfeasance

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Noun

Likewise, the fact that somebody correctly anticipated an announcement and made money does not by itself prove misconduct.

— Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Illinois does not have independent watchdogs investigating fraud, waste, abuse, misconduct or neglect in state government, agencies or public programs.

— Collin Corbett, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of misconduct

Noun

But her condition has deteriorated significantly in the months since she was first arrested in Miami-Dade County on May 5 and booked on a misdemeanor battery charge.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
Jacobs was charged with misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor criminal damage to property on Thursday related to his arrest on May 26.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of misdemeanor

Noun

Some studios including Disney have sued AI companies over copyright infringement in cases that are ongoing.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
In failing to appreciate as much, the Court misconceives the plaintiff's injury, allowing the Executive’s likely infringement of the Legislature’s power of the purse and authority to regulate federal property in the District of Columbia to continue.

— Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of infringement

Noun

If Paul Baker wins, Nina will report the zoning violation that is their household.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Other alleged violations — which total 23 in all — range from not having any smoke or carbon monoxide detectors throughout the property to failing to maintain the building in a structurally safe and stable condition.

— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

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