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misfeasance
[ mis-fee-zuhns ]
noun
- 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
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noun
- law the improper performance of an act that is lawful in itself Compare malfeasance nonfeasance
Derived Forms
- ³¾¾±²õˈ´Ú±ð²¹²õ´Ç°ù, noun
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of misfeasance1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of misfeasance1
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Example Sentences
The former first minster has sued the government for misfeasance – a civil law term that means the wrongful exercise of lawful authority.
Mr More sued the Metropolitan Police for compensation for misfeasance in public office and for false imprisonment.
Mr Heenan's widow Mary took legal action against the MoD and Sir Frank, claiming her husband died because of negligence and misfeasance in office.
Last month, Mr Salmond launched a fresh legal case alleging misfeasance - the wrongful exercise of lawful authority - by civil servants involved in handling harassment complaints against him.
Last week, he lodged a Court of Session petition alleging misfeasance - the wrongful exercise of lawful authority - by civil servants.
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