misfeasance

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Recent Examples of misfeasance The General Investigating Committee is made up of five lawmakers who can look into complaints of misconduct, malfeasance, misfeasance, abuse of office, incompetency and workplace conduct. Lauren McGaughy, Dallas News, 12 Apr. 2023 That's not misfeasance. Fox News Staff, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2022 These hearings will likely uncover more misfeasance in the crypto space. Aaron Klein, Time, 22 Nov. 2022 In 2004, Antonacci represented then-Republican Gov. Jeb Bush in presenting the case in the Senate proceedings over Bush’s removal of then-Broward Supervisor of Elections Miriam Oliphant for neglect of duty, incompetence and misfeasance. Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2022 See All Example Sentences for misfeasance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misfeasance
Noun
  • Baldwin also faced an involuntary manslaughter charge in connection with Hutchins’ death, but a judge dismissed the case in the middle of trial last summer due to prosecutorial misconduct and evidence suppression.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
  • When an instance of misconduct is alleged and the investigation begins to make some headway, the police or corrections officer might quit or retire.
    Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025
Noun
  • Adults who are under the legal drinking age can be charged with a class 3 misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a $200 fine.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 26 May 2025
  • The man is also facing three misdemeanors for harassment of a police canine, resisting arrest and violating a domestic violence protection order.
    Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 26 May 2025
Noun
  • These publishers, one of which is The Atlantic, are suing various AI companies for trademark dilution and trademark infringement, among other things.
    Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 13 May 2025
  • In May, HomeVestors filed suit against Carrier for trademark infringement and for not indemnifying it against these lawsuits.
    Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • In the meantime, the city has received several reports of property violations in recent years on 925 Grand: piles of bird droppings, falling debris, people entering through unsecured entrances.
    Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2025
  • Sadek has expressed concern over serious rights violations that include arbitrary detentions and the degrading treatment of political opponents.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025

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“Misfeasance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misfeasance. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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